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Sonida Senior Living

Culinary Services Director

Arlington, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Eligibility based on location Culinary Services Director Responsibilities: * Responsible for the management, planning and directing the activities of the culinary service department and managing ...

Sonida Senior Living

Culinary Services Director

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Eligibility based on location Culinary Services Director Responsibilities: * Responsible for the management, planning and directing the activities of the culinary service department and managing ...

New Perspective

Culinary Services Director

Mankato, MN · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the Culinary Services Director , you will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the food and beverage and dining services operations in the community. These ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary services in the United States is $18.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Culinary Services vs Food Service Worker?

AspectCulinary ServicesFood Service Worker
CredentialsMay require culinary certifications or trainingTypically no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, hotels, catering, institutional kitchensFast food, cafeterias, hospitals, schools
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in professional culinary settingsCommon in food service establishments
Job FocusFood preparation, menu planning, culinary techniquesServing, basic food handling, customer service

While Culinary Services involves professional food preparation and culinary skills, Food Service Workers focus on serving and basic food handling. Culinary Services roles often require specialized training, whereas Food Service Workers typically do not. Both roles are essential in the food industry but differ in responsibilities and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Culinary Services job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,501 per year, or $18 per hour.

Culinary Services Director

Sonida Senior Living

Arlington, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Sonida Senior Living rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

198th of 242 rated social care providers

Job description

Find your joy here, at The Waterford on Cooper, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with company match & much more!
The Waterford at Cooper, a premier retirement community in Arlington, TX, provides quality care to residents in an, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE community.
What we offer you:
  • Flexible scheduling**
  • Cutting edge technology to enhance the lives of our residents and make your job easier and more effective.

    • SafelyYou - AI video technology that detects and prevent falls
    • Advanced EHR Technologies - automated care assessments eliminating busy work, helping you deliver better care
    • Sage - Improve call light response time and improvement to service and care
    • Microsoft Power BI - one stop for all data needs

  • Company support for educational and learning opportunities

    • Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
  • 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts
  • PTO available day one
  • Paid Training

*Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status
**Eligibility based on location
Culinary Services Director Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the management, planning and directing the activities of the culinary service department and managing/supervising dining services staff.
  • Responsible for food service standards, policies and procedures, equipment, systems, city and state regulations and work areas while providing the highest quality of food service for Residents.
  • Coordinates closely with nursing staff to ensure residents' needs are constantly being met, as needed.
  • Orders all supplies and maintains inventory control. Verify orders received, assuring needed goods are on hand. Ensure that all budgetary guidelines are achieved.
  • Must be willing and able to cook daily in the kitchen.

Qualifications:
  • At least 3-5 years' experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager or Culinary Director in restaurants, hotels, SNF, or senior living.
  • An associate degree or better in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality Management or Certified Executive Chef (CEC, ACF).
  • Serve Safe Certification or Certified Dining Manager (CDM).

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