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Culinary Director

Battle Creek Memory Care
Salem, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026

Come join the ONELIFE Senior Living team!  We are looking for compassionate and dedicated team members with a common purpose of making a difference in the lives of seniors. 

Battle Creek Memory Care, located in Salem, Oregon is seeking a passionate, professional, and customer-oriented Culinary Director to provide an extraordinary dining experience for the residents in our community. 

We offer competitive wages with opportunities to grow! Training available for qualified candidates. 

Responsibilities of the Culinary Director

  • Exhibits leadership qualities and communicates professionally with employees, residents, family members, responsible parties, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Directs and oversees all aspects of the dining services program.
  • Follows menu program or an approved substitute menu to ensure that nutritional needs and preferences of the residents are met.
  • Continuously monitor and appropriately address resident concerns and preferences.
  • Manages, trains, and directs staff within department.
  • Participates in new employee orientation and monthly in-services.
  • Plan and coordinate special events for marketing and activities. 
  • Responsible for scheduling dining staff, supply purchasing, budgetary forecasting, and compliance.
  • Establish quality assurance and sanitation standards.
  • Ensure residents are provided privacy, respect, and dignity.
  • Follows standard precautions and infection control procedures.
  • Completes state required training upon hire and annually. 

Required Experience

  • Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • 3 to 5 years' previous experience in Dining Services preferred.
  • Must have an Oregon Food Handler Certification and experience in Senior Living.
  • Must have basic knowledge of food preparation procedures, proper dining room service etiquette, as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
  • Has ability to spend long periods on feet.
  • Basic computer skills. Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language

Job Type

  • Full Time

Benefits

  • A benefit package is offered to full-time employees.
  • Supplemental insurance plans are available including pet insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate Program
  • Employee Discount Program

Battle Creek Memory Care is an equal opportunity employer.  All candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and a comprehensive reference check.

Salary : $56,160 - $64,480

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