Culinary Services Director - Working Chef - Assisted Living - Closed by 7pm

Culinary Services Director

• Working Chef
• Assisted Living
• Closed by 7pm Colonial Court Assisted Living and Memory Care
• 5.0 Spokane Valley, WA Job Details Full-time $82,000
• $85,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Teamwork Operations management Food service health code compliance Team leadership Food service inventory management Food safety sanitizing procedures Meal preparation Leading team collaboration initiatives Cleaning Materials management in food and beverage Managing kitchen staff Food ordering Time management Kitchen organization Full Job Description Looking for a Chef Who Leads From the Front Colonial Court Assisted Living & Memory Care is seeking a hands-on Culinary Services Director to lead our kitchen with organization, consistency, creativity, and accountability.

This is not a corporate "sit in the office" culinary role. This is a working chef leadership position for someone who understands how to: run a clean and organized kitchen, lead a small team, cook high-quality meals consistently, manage inventory and ordering, and follow systems that make the kitchen run smoothly. You'll be actively involved in day-to-day kitchen operations alongside your team while also overseeing scheduling, inventory, sanitation, prep systems, menu execution, and department leadership. If you enjoy building structure, creating efficiencies, mentoring staff, and taking pride in your kitchen — this could be an excellent fit. About Us Colonial Court is a locally owned assisted living and memory care community focused on hospitality, resident experience, and high-quality care. We are not a large corporate chain. Leadership is highly involved and invested in building a positive culture and strong team environment. Food matters here. Residents look forward to meals, and we believe dining is one of the most important parts of their day. What This Role Actually Looks Like This role is ideal for someone who: enjoys both leadership and cooking, prefers a smaller team environment, can shift between administrative tasks and kitchen production, understands urgency without chaos, and takes ownership instead of waiting to be told what to do. You'll help oversee: meal preparation and execution, kitchen organization, ordering and inventory, prep systems, sanitation and food safety, staffing and scheduling, training and accountability, and resident dining satisfaction. You'll work closely with ownership and leadership to continue improving kitchen systems and operations.

What We're Looking ForRequired:

Previous kitchen leadership experience Strong organization and time management Experience ordering food and managing inventory Ability to lead and hold a team accountable Understanding of sanitation and food safety standards Ability to work in the kitchen alongside staff Ability to stay calm and organized under pressure

Preferred:

Senior living, healthcare, hotel, country club, or restaurant leadership experience Experience managing small teams ServSafe certification Scratch cooking and batch cooking experience This Position Is Probably NOT a

Fit If:

You prefer managing from an office instead of working alongside the team You struggle with organization or follow-through You dislike accountability systems or structure You prefer highly staffed kitchens with narrow responsibilities You are looking for a purely creative chef role without operational oversight Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience PTO Health benefits Supportive leadership team Opportunity to make a meaningful impact Stable, long-term leadership opportunity Annual bonus potential Our Kitchen Philosophy Efficiencies create time. Time creates opportunity. Opportunity creates success. We believe strong systems create calmer kitchens, better teamwork, better resident experiences, and ultimately a more rewarding work environment for everyone. We are looking for someone who wants to build something strong with us — not just fill a position.

Pay:

$82,000.00

• $85,000.

00 per year

Work Location:

In person