Culinary Director - The Landing Of Poughkeepsie

Make a difference in the lives of others while personally thriving!

Join Bridge Senior Living – a certified Great Place to Work!

Now Hiring! Creative and Passionate Culinary Director to join our team of Senior Living Professionals!

What you can expect as a Culinary Director:

• Incentivized Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Next Day Pay with PayActiv
• Excellent Benefits
• The friendliest leaders and teammates

Qualifications of an ideal Culinary Director:

• Culinary degree
• Certificate in food service supervision and Serve Safe Certification
• Preferred additional certification in restaurant sanitation
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible work experience in the senior living industry or related high-volume, high-end food service environment.  

Culinary Director Job Summary:

The Culinary Director is responsible for the oversight of all dining-related functions in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations while maintaining the high-quality expectations of Bridge Senior Living.

• Oversee entire food service operation. 
• Develop departmental budget and staffing plan.
• Demonstrate positive Resident relations and community’s quality care and service standards to Residents, Families, and guests.
• Consult with Dining Room Manager and Executive Chef on issues of menu planning, care planning, food preparation, therapeutic diets, etc.
• Participate in monthly Food Committee Meetings and review Resident comment cards/feedback to improve quality and operational efficiency.
• Organize special events, parties, and banquets.
• Conducts monthly in services for safety and sanitation with staff.

EEO Statement:

Bridge Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. We are united by our pillars to Show Love, Exceed Expectations, Protect with Care and Serve with Purpose. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all associates have a strong sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family/marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.