Provincial Senior Living proudly manages lifestyle-driven Independent Living communities across the United Stes, united by a shared purpose to enrich the lives of seniors and Team Members alike. Serving thousands of residents and families in more than 13,000 units, we opere with a deep commitment to our foundional Pillars of Excellence, ensuring personalized care, hospitality, and lasting connection. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., Provincial communities have earned Gre Place to Work® certificions from 2022–2026. Provincial is a place where purpose and culture come together to cree meaningful work and extraordinary career phways. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities th support our team members’ professional growth, helping every team member build a fulfilling and purpose-rich career.
Provincial Senior Living is seeking an experienced Director of Culinary Services to lead all kitchen and dining operions within our independent senior living community. This leadership role is responsible for food service management, budget oversight, regulory compliance, team supervision, and delivering an exceptional resident dining experience.
Responsibilities
Culinary & Kitchen Operions
Oversee daily food service operions 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
Monitor food quality, presention, portion control, and temperure
Maintain standardized recipes and conduct product testing
Order food and kitchen supplies; manage vendor relionships
Complete monthly food inventory and manage food cost controls
Compliance & Food Safety
Ensure compliance with ste and local health department regulions
Maintain ServSafe or equivalent food safety certificion
Enforce sanition, 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
Collabore with Executive Director and department heads
Resident Experience
Engage with residents during meals to ensure sisfaction
Address concerns promptly and professionally
Maintain a hospitality-driven dining mosphere
Qualificions
5+ years of food service management experience
Experience in senior living, healthcare, assisted living, skilled nursing, or hospitality preferred
ServSafe Certificion (or ability to obtain)
Experience managing budgets and controlling food costs
Knowledge of therapeutic diets and senior nutrition
Strong leadership and communicion skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Discovery Senior Living?
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off
Career growth opportunities
Supportive leadership environment
Opportunity to positively impact seniors’ lives daily
EOE D/V
