Director of Culinary Services
About the Company
Integral Senior Living (ISL) proudly manages care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities across California and surrounding areas, serving thousands of residents and families. Guided by our foundational “Culture Keepers,” we cultivate purpose-driven environments where residents thrive and team members feel valued, empowered, and supported. As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the nation, our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At ISL, purpose fuels every role, culture inspires every team, and continuous growth shapes every career. We continually invest in learning and development opportunities to support professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.
About the Role
Integral Senior Living offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. Employees are encouraged to take responsibility for their own careers. You'll be working with a team of incredible individuals with boundless creativity in a leadership role within the senior housing industry.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
- Plans menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.
- Monitors the quality and consistency of the food, including food temperatures, portion control, palatability, and attractiveness, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.
- Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure methods of cooking, garnishing, and portion sizes meet prescribed standards.
- Cooks and carves meats and prepares dishes.
- Orders food and chemical supplies for the kitchen; receives and validates all food deliveries against order forms.
- Inventories food items monthly.
- Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.
- Practices safe and sanitary food handling.
- Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
- Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors.
- Selects, schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service educational programs for personnel.
- Monitors monthly expenditures, including explanation of significant variances, to ensure compliance with budget.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts program preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
- Must have successfully completed food safety training.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong computer skills.
- Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.
Benefits
Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Outstanding 401(k) plan with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Accident insurance policies.