Culinary Director / Senior Living

San Jose, CA

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. 

Sonnet Hill Senior Living, located in San Jose, CA is seeking a passionate, professional, and customer-oriented Culinary Director to provide an extraordinary dining experience for the residents in our community. 

Join Our Team & Earn a $500.00 Bonus!> Paid after completing a 90-day onboarding period—our way of saying welcome and thank you.

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.
  • A minimum of two (2) years prior supervisor in Dining Services preferred.
  • Knowledge of food safety.
  • Must have current certification in SAFE Food Handling.
  • Understanding sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
  • Basic understanding of food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, rotating shifts, and occasional overtime.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language.
  • State Criminal Background Check and LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement
  • LIC 503 Health Screening Report.

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

Sonnet Hill Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer.  All candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and a comprehensive reference check.