Executive Chef / Director of Dietary Services

About the role

This is a key leadership role with full oversight of food production, resident satisfaction, nutritional care, and sanitary compliance. You will work closely with our part-time Registered Dietitian while leading and developing the culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and daily oversight of all food production, meal service, and culinary operations for our 41-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and 9-bed Assisted Living community.
• Create and maintain a resident-centered dining experience that emphasizes choice, enjoyment, and high satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to ensure meals meet individual nutritional needs, therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and hydration requirements.
• Maintain full compliance with CMS regulations, West Virginia state requirements, food safety standards (HACCP), sanitation protocols, and infection control.
• Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and develop a high-performing dietary team — fostering accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, food costs, and department operations while consistently meeting production deadlines and quality standards.
• Keep the kitchen impeccably clean, organized, and safe; oversee equipment maintenance and staff adherence to all protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement, resident council, and interdisciplinary care planning as needed.
• Bring creativity and heart to the role — because great food is an important part of feeling at home.

Requirements

We are open to talented Executive Chefs who do not yet hold CDM certification. We will fully support the right candidate in completing CDM coursework and earning certification.

Qualifications

• Experienced Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or senior culinary leader with proven success in high-volume food service (healthcare, senior living, or hospitality preferred).
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to develop staff, build positive team culture, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and sanitation; ServSafe Manager certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience with therapeutic diets, modified textures, and senior nutrition is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Genuine passion for serving seniors and creating meaningful dining experiences.
• CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) certification is preferred but not required. We will sponsor and support the selected candidate through CDM training and certification.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Moderate physical activity
• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
• Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.
• Requires computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position.