Director of Culinary Services
Provincial Senior Living · Bangor, ME · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Culinary & Kitchen Operations
- Oversee daily food service operations in a senior living community
- Plan menus based on resident preferences, dietary restrictions, and nutrition guidelines
- Ensure compliance with physician-ordered diets and special dietary needs
- Maintain standardized recipes and conduct product testing
- Order food and kitchen supplies; manage vendor relationships
- Complete monthly food inventory and manage food cost controls
- Compliance & Food Safety
- Ensure compliance with state and local health department regulations
- Maintain ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification
- Enforce sanitation, infection control, and safe food handling standards
- Conduct regular kitchen audits and quality assurance checks
- Budget & Financial Management
- Develop and manage department budget
- Monitor monthly expenses and food cost percentages
- Implement cost-control measures and corrective action plans
- Leadership & Team Development
- Hire, train, supervise, and schedule kitchen and dining staff
- Provide coaching, performance management, and staff development
- Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
- Collaborate with Executive Director and department heads
- Resident Experience
- Engage with residents during meals to ensure satisfaction
- Address concerns promptly and professionally
- Maintain a hospitality-driven dining atmosphere
- 5+ years of food service management experience
- Experience in senior living, healthcare, assisted living, skilled nursing, or hospitality preferred
- ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
- Experience managing budgets and controlling food costs
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets and senior nutrition
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Career growth opportunities
- Supportive leadership environment
- Opportunity to positively impact seniors’ lives daily