What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Lead position at Optimized Senior Living?
We’re Hiring: Culinary Lead (Full-Time)
Lebanon, Ohio
At Optimized Senior Living, food is one of the most meaningful parts of our residents’ day. Meals should feel warm, comforting, and thoughtfully prepared — not institutional.
We’re looking for a passionate Culinary Lead to lead the kitchen at our Lebanon Campus and help create meals that truly feel like home.
This role is perfect for someone who loves cooking from scratch, takes pride in presentation, and enjoys building relationships with the people they cook for.
In this role, you’ll:
- Prepare daily home-style meals for residents
- Create menus and plan meals across our locations
- Accommodate dietary needs and therapeutic diets
- Bake fresh items and keep snacks available for residents
- Maintain an organized, safe, and welcoming kitchen
- Help create a dining experience that residents look forward to every day
Qualifications:
- Culinary or professional kitchen experience
- Restaurant, catering, private chef, or hospitality background
- Experience with dietary needs or therapeutic diets (helpful but not required)
Why this role is special:
Most kitchen jobs focus on speed and volume. This one focuses on meaning.
Our residents look forward to meals every day — and the right cook becomes a meaningful part of their daily happiness.
If you believe food is an act of care, we’d love to meet you.
Apply or learn more here: hr@optimizedseniorliving.com