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Transforming Age

Transforming Age

Nonprofit aging services network delivering housing

Assistant Director of Culinary Services

Full-Time
$33.65 - $36.05/hr
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
San Rafael, CA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent education, training, and experience.
  • At least two years of experience as an Executive Chef, including administration and management of food-service programs.
  • Experience with menu development and contemporary culinary trends.
  • Experience assisting with the planning, preparation, and execution of meals, including work on a production line and in a prep kitchen.
  • Knowledge of local Health Department requirements, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and state regulations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
  • A current state-required sanitation certification or license, such as Safe Food Handling or Certified Food Manager certification.
  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
  • Responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment for all team members.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Culinary Director in all front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
  • Assist with developing and managing budgets.
  • Build meaningful connections with residents by completing table touches and actively seeking feedback to improve culinary offerings and overall satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with purveyors to source premium ingredients and artisan products.
  • Align culinary services with the organization’s mission, vision, and values while driving innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Champion Transforming Age’s mission, vision, and values, the Culture of Excellence, and strategic goals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A culinary degree from an accredited school.
  • Experience in a senior living community.
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish.

About the company

Transforming Age is a nonprofit network that improves older adults’ lives by providing affordable housing, healthcare, and community programs across 28 communities through a broad affiliate system. It owns or manages housing, coordinates home- and community-based services via affiliates like Full Life Care, and funds programs through the TA Cares Fund, Education Fund, and charitable care initiatives. Unlike groups focused on a single service, it combines housing, health services, and community programs with philanthropy to support aging in place at scale. Its goal is to expand access to affordable housing, healthcare, and supportive services for seniors and build a scalable, sustainable ecosystem for aging in place.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fitch said June 2026 occupancy recovered; fiscal 2025 ILUs averaged 94%.
  • Parkshore Juanita Bay opened in 2026 fully leased with 50 independent-living units.
  • Leadership additions in 2026, including Matthew Perez and Andrew Minear, sharpen operations and fundraising.

What critics are saying

  • Fitch kept TA at BB in June 2026, exposing refinancing risk.
  • Olympic Tower still filled slowly after the pandemic, signaling fragile demand on large developments.
  • Bond debt secured by facilities and reserves creates an asset-sale spiral if occupancy slips.

What makes Transforming Age unique

  • Transforming Age pairs nonprofit housing, healthcare, and Full Life Care across 28 communities.
  • Parkshore Juanita Bay earned LEED platinum, proving sustainability and premium development capability.
  • Its affiliate network spans GSI, SHAG, CIRC Living, Elder Care Alliance, and peace love food.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

McKnight's Senior Living
Jan 30th, 2024
People in the news, Jan. 30

Alicia Hoppers has been named vice president of affordable housing at Transforming Age.

Transforming Age
Dec 11th, 2023
Transforming Age Welcomes New Board Member

Bellevue, WA - December 11, 2023 - Transforming Age is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathi Lentzsch to its Board of Trustees.