Food Service Director- Senior Living

Food Service Director / Registered Dietitian OR CDM (Senior Living Community)

Full-Time On-Site Senior Living / Healthcare Environment

Compensation: $70k-$77k 10% potential annual Bonus

Who we are

Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador carrying out our mission reflecting our values and building relationships while doing the right thing.

At Thomas Cuisine we believe that dining is more than just a meal; its an experience. Within our premier senior living locations we are dedicated to providing residents with exceptional culinary delights that nourish the body and soul. We are seeking a visionary Culinary Director to lead our culinary team and transform our dining services into a hallmark of excellence.

Your impact

As the Food Services Director you will be the driving force behind our culinary renaissance. Your mission is to reinvent and elevate our dining experience ensuring that every meal is a celebration of flavor nutrition and joy. You will lead a talented team of culinary professionals inspire innovation and set new standards for excellence in upscale senior living dining.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitian (RD) Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) who enjoys working in a hospitality-focused relationship-driven senior living environment.

• Key Responsibilities Food Service Leadership

  • Oversee daily dining room and kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food and exceptional service.
  • Lead coach and develop culinary diet aide and food service staff.
  • Maintain consistent compliance with state federal and local regulatory requirements.
  • Manage inventory purchasing cost controls and vendor relationships.
  • Develop and enforce food safety sanitation and allergen management standards.
  • Ensure dining experiences reflect hospitality excellence and resident satisfaction.

• Clinical Nutrition / Healthcare Support

  • Assess residents nutritional needs in collaboration with healthcare partners.
  • Create review and updatetherapeutic menus(e.g. diabetic renal cardiac texture-modified diets).
  • Monitor compliance with physician-ordered diets and nutrition guidelines.
  • Serve as a resource for residents and families regarding nutrition education.
  • Train kitchen staff servers and diet aides on:
  • Therapeutic and modified diets
  • Portion control and labeling
  • Allergies and food intolerances
  • Nutrition best practices

• Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with nursing administration and wellness teams to support resident care.
  • Participate in care plan meetings and provide nutrition-related insights.
  • Ensure seamless communication between culinary healthcare and service teams.
  • Build rapport with residents and families to support individualized needs.

• Administrative & Compliance

  • Manage scheduling payroll submissions and staffing plans.
  • Maintain documentation required for regulatory compliance and inspections.
  • Analyze department performance and create action plans for improvement.
  • Support onboarding and continual staff development.

• Qualifications Required:

  • Experience insenior living healthcare or long-term carefood service leadership preferred.
  • Strong understanding of therapeutic diets and clinical nutrition.
  • Must hold at leastoneof the following credentials:
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) highly preferred
  • Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) preferred
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) required if RD/DTR is not held

• Preferred:

  • Experience managing a food service department or healthcare dining team.
  • Knowledge of CMS state regulations and survey readiness.
  • Strong leadership communication and team-building skills.
  • Passion for hospitality and delivering excellent resident-centered care.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) plus years of proven experience in senior living as a Multi-site Director Culinary Director or similar leadership role in a high-end senior living community.
• Strong business Acumen
• Must have/willing to achieve CDM (Certified Dietary Manager Certification) RD experience or Registered Diet Tech experience
• Passion for culinary innovation and a commitment to excellence.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Exceptional culinary skills with a focus on nutrition and presentation.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for not only internal staff residents but with Clin

Whats in it for you

As part of our team the ideal candidate will gain access to supportive and smart partners first-class learning and engagement technologies exceptional employee wellness and medical benefits and much more!

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from provided by Blue Cross. HSA and FSA plan available.
• Generous Accrued Paid Time Off and Leave programs.
• 401K Retirement Plan-with company match
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Holiday Pay on worked Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Access to wellness initiatives financial planning behavioral health assistance and more

Salary: $70000 based on experience; 10% annualized bonus potential

Our commitment to you

At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships

Required Experience:

Director