Director of Culinary Services

## Description

## Director of Culinary Services

Are you a food service leader who is passionate about quality, teamwork, and enhancing the lives of older adults? Valley View Retirement Community is seeking an **Director of Culinary Services** to help lead our dining and nutrition team while ensuring exceptional service, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction.

In this leadership role, you'll partner with the General Manager of Culinary Services to oversee daily department operations, support team development, maintain high food safety standards, and create a positive dining experience for our residents.

### What You'll Do

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the Culinary Services Department
• Oversee Cafe operations: pricing, billing, signage
• Participate in special event planning, QAPI, Safety Committee & Food Councils
• Supervise, coach, schedule, and develop Culinary Services team members
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, sanitation standards, and infection control practices
• Review and monitor department audits/logs and work orders.
• Monitor food quality, service standards, inventory, purchasing, and budget performance
• Collaborate with Nursing, Activities, Environmental Services, and other departments to support resident care
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, surveys, inspections, and departmental improvement efforts

### Why Join Valley View?

At Valley View, our mission is to enrich the lives of older adults in a manner that demonstrates God's love. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where team members are valued, empowered, and given opportunities to grow.

### Benefits Include

• **Affordable medical, dental, and prescription coverage** beginning the **1st of the month**
• **Customizable supplemental benefits** to fit your individual needs
• **Generous paid time off** to support work-life balance
• **5-Year Anniversary Bonus** to celebrate your commitment
• **Referral bonus up to $1,500** for qualified candidates
• **Tuition reimbursement and assistance programs** for continued learning
• **No-cost life insurance**
• **Career advancement opportunities** within our community
• **On-site gym access** for employee wellness
• **Retirement plan with employer contributions after 2 years**
• **Quarterly team appreciation events** that celebrate you
• **Valley View Retirement Community is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.**

### Join Our Team

If you're ready to combine your leadership skills with your passion for hospitality and resident care, apply today and become part of the Valley View family. Together, we make a difference every day.