Culinary Services Director
Company: Monarch Communities
Role summary
Culinary Services Director is a role at Monarch Communities in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-25. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Culinary Services Director
- Company
- Monarch Communities
- Location
- Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-25
You’ll get to lead the kitchen team at a vibrant senior living community, where you’ll focus on crafting high-quality dining experiences for residents every day. It’s a rewarding opportunity to shape the menu and atmosphere while building strong relationships with the people who live and eat there.
Job description
Company Description
Monarch Communities Senior Living
Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Job Description
Reports To
The Culinary Services Director will report to the Executive Director. The Culinary Services Director is an exempt, salaried position.
Salary Range: $87,000 - $89,000 Yearly
Job Overview
Responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the culinary services department. Ensure resident satisfaction by delivering a variety of food options that are nutritious and well plated.
Responsibilities and Duties
Planning, organizing, delegating, and directing all aspect of the culinary services department
Oversee the production of all meals while maintaining high quality, excellent service practices, and superior customer service
Hiring, training, and mentoring all culinary services department associates
Ensure all HACCP protocols are adhered to and document to ensure safe food handling
Responsible for adhering to budgets
Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business
Minimum of two (2) years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living
ServSafe certification required
Must have training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy
Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
Physical Abilities
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.
Additional Information
Benefits Offered(Full Time):
· Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
· Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
· Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
· FSA (Commuter/Parking)
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
· Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
· Tuition Reimbursement
Other Compensation Programs:
· Employee Referral Bonus
· Resident Referral Bonus
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Employment Category: Salaried - Exempt
Compensation: USD 87000 - USD 89000 - yearly