Director Of Culinary Services

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.
• Maintains quality and consistency of 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 adherence to prescribed methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions.
• 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.
• P Practices safe and sanitary food handling.
• P 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.
• Maintains monthly expenditures to include explanation of significant variances to ensure compliance with budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts program preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Successfully completed food safety training.
• Able 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

• Competitive pay with early access to earned wages.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• A 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid training and growth opportunities.
• Uniforms (where applicable).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Volunteer time off.
• Wellness-related benefits.

About LakeHouse Senior Living

LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities across five states, serving approximately thousands of residents and families. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, LakeHouse fosters a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose where residents feel at home and Team Members feel inspired to learn, grow, and lead. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the United States, LakeHouse communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. LakeHouse is a place where purpose thrives, culture unites us, and opportunity is always present. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members. Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture & Values

At Discovery Senior Living, we are unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY. Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Job Code

JOB CODE: 1004426