Director of Culinary Experiences

Full-Time | Director of Culinary Experiences Benefits: Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more. Same Day Pay Available Pay Range: $37.40 - 45.91 per hour(based on experience) Same Day Pay Available The Difference You'll Make Create memorable dining experiences that bring residents together. As Director of Culinary Experiences, you will lead a talented dining team and shape every aspect of our community's culinary program-from thoughtful menus and warm service to safe operations, smart budgeting, and special events that make each meal feel meaningful. If you're ready to pair your culinary leadership with a passion for enriching residents' lives, we invite you to apply and bring your talents to our community. -Lead, coach, and inspire the Chef Manager, cooks, food servers, and dishwashing team to deliver exceptional service. -Create staff schedules that ensure strong coverage and a smooth dining experience for residents and guests. -Champion rigorous sanitation, cleaning, food handling, preparation, and storage -practices that meet health department regulations and protect resident well-being. Partner with the Chef Manager to select and purchase menu ingredients and other food items that support quality, variety, and resident preferences. -Research, select, and purchase specialty items and capital equipment that enhance culinary operations. -Monitor monthly budget reports, manage costs responsibly, and help the department meet its financial goals. -Interview and evaluate candidates, then lead onboarding, training, and development efforts that build an engaged, high-performing team. -Facilitate resident Dining Committee meetings, listen to feedback, and turn insights into meaningful improvements. -Lead staff meetings that strengthen communication, collaboration, and accountability. -Oversee catering services and special events that create memorable moments throughout the community. Minimum Qualifications -Five+ years' nutrition services experience. -Five+ years management or supervisory experience. -Demonstrated working knowledge of Dining Service functions and related federal and state regulations -Demonstrated abilities to participate in and collaborate with groups -Ability to positively manage and communicate change and to model appropriate behaviors to staff and others -High level of commitment to and success with effective customer service skills -Demonstrated leadership abilities -Effective time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills -Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Preferred Qualifications -Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition Rewards That Support You - Competitive pay with credit for experience - Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period) - HSA / FSA options - Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period) - PTO and sick time - 403(b) with employer match - Tuition discounts and scholarships - PSLF Eligible Employer - Employee discount program - Pet insurance (yes, really) - Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet) - Career growth opportunities Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love Join Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods, a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a welcoming, faith-based community focused on whole-person wellness. Work alongside a dedicated care team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care. Our St. Mary of the Woods co