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Culinary Services Director

Vitality Living Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026

Join Our Team at Vitality Living as a Culinary Services Director at our Vitality Living Elizabethtown Community!

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? A career that allows you to impact on the lives of others every single day positively. If so, we want YOU to be part of our mission to improve the world.

At Vitality Living, we are more than just a place of work; we are a vibrant community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for our residents, families, and team members. At Vitality, everyone is not only encouraged to be themselves but celebrated for it! Join us today and bring your individuality along!

As a Vitality Living Culinary Services Director, you will impact lives by:

  • Maintain basic knowledge of computer software and internet platforms.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, provincial, and/or local regulations.
  • Manage all aspects of table service ensuring resident preferences are accommodated and excellent service is provided to customers and guests.
  • Respect dignity and confidentiality standards and promote resident rights.
  • Purchases all food and manages inventory ensuring effective cost controls and vendor service and quality using the provided system.
  • Ensure all dining rooms, including the private dining room, are always fully set.
  • Monitor food temperatures before serving.
  • Cater events as requested by residents or leadership team for special meals and parties.
  • Ensure work areas are clean and safe.
  • Cook at least 3-4 shifts per week plus administrative tasks.
  • Manage and maintain systems to ensure nutritious, appetizing, attractive meals are provided.
  • Manage and control the culinary budget as set for the fiscal year.

Join us today if you meet the following requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 2 – 3 years as Culinary Director in Assisted Living/Memory Care and/or equivalent
  • Healthcare Experience
  • Culinary Certificate or Degree preferred
  • Current ServSafe Certificate required
  • Knowledge of processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
  • Knowledge of management principles involved in resource allocation, human resources, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
  • Knowledge of methods for training design, instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Ability to manage and counsel team dynamics, inventory, safety, cleanliness, budget and Expenses
  • Ability to manage and counsel team dynamics, inventory, safety, cleanliness, budget and Expenses.

Some of our benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Generous PTO Plan
  • Monthly and quarterly perfect attendance bonuses
  • 401k

Vitality Living is an equal opportunity employer where you can Be You, Be Vibrant, and Belong.

Experience

Required
  • 2 - 3 years: Culinary Director

Education

Required
  • High School or better

Behaviors

Required
  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required
  • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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