Culinary Director
At Vitality Court Texas Star, our mission is to create vibrant communities where residents, families, and team members feel a true sense of belonging. We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Culinary Director with strong leadership skills and senior living or healthcare culinary experience to lead our kitchen and dining operations.
Role Summary
The Culinary Director leads daily kitchen and dining operations, ensuring exceptional service, high-quality meals, and a and a resident-centered dining experience. This is a leadership-focused role for someone passionate about coaching, mentoring, and building high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen and dining room operations with a strong focus on service excellence
- Ensure resident preferences are honored and dining experiences exceed expectations
- Oversee table service standards, food delivery, and service in all dining areas
- Manage food safety practices including temperature monitoring and sanitation
- Ensure dining rooms and private dining spaces are fully set and service-ready
- Support special events, celebrations, and private dining experiences
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout all kitchen and dining areas
- Ensure proper storage and handling of food, supplies, and chemicals
- Follow fire safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness protocols
- Promptly address unsafe conditions or equipment issues
- Perform other duties as assigned to support community operations
Leadership & Team Development
- Train, coach, and develop culinary and dining team members
- Conduct performance reviews and support recognition and growth opportunities
- Participate in required trainings, meetings, and in-services
- Support emergency preparedness training and evacuation planning
- Model and uphold Vitality Living’s leadership values and safety standards
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Culinary Degree or Certificate preferred
- 3–4 years of culinary and dining management experience preferable in senior living, healthcare or memory care
- Sous Chef or lead cook experience preferred
- Current ServSafe Certification
- Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and culinary best practices
- Commitment to hospitality, service excellence, and resident-centered dining
Why Join Vitality Court Texas Star?
- Meaningful work where you make a difference every day
- We offer full-time team members competitive benefits—health coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan—because we value your work and your future.
Join Vitality Court Texas Star and help us bring vitality to life — one resident at a time!
Background Check Notice: Please be aware that as part of our hiring process, Vitality Court Texas Star requires all candidates to undergo a background check. This background check will encompass various aspects relevant to the position. Employment with Vitality Court Texas Star is contingent upon the successful completion of this background check.
We are committed to ensuring a fair and thorough process, adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 4, Chapter 250, which pertains to criminal history checks.
Vitality Court Texas Star is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
E-Verify Notice: We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
