Director of Culinary Services (Senior Living)

Job Description

Job Description

Discover Your Purpose with Us at The Landing of Poughkeepsie!

As Director of Culinary Services , you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role :

As the Director of Culinary Services, your role includes providing both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership of the Culinary Services Department. This includes responsibility for menu planning, staffing, food quality, safety, and budget performance. You’ll play a vital role in resident satisfaction by creating memorable dining experiences while ensuring operational excellence.

Position Highlights :

• Status : Full Time
• Schedule : 5 days / week; shifts may include 6 : 00a–2 : 30p , 7 : 00a–3 : 30p , or 11 : 00a–7 : 30p ; additional coverage as needed
• Location : Poughkeepsie, NY
• Rate of Pay : $70,000–$80,000 annually (Exempt – Salaried; paid weekly )

Why You'll Love This Community :

Join a community-focused senior living environment where you’ll lead the culinary program on-site and work a consistent five-day schedule with defined shifts. You’ll partner with local leadership and utilize established business and CSD systems to maintain quality, service, and operational standards—supported by a strong leadership team and capital partner.

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About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6,500 residents nationwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D / V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

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