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Silverado

Memory-care focused senior living and hospice.

Director of Culinary Services

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBellingham, WA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or educational equivalent is required.
  • Food Safety Certification (SERVSafe or equivalent) is required.
  • Effective verbal and written communication in English is required.
  • Five years of food and hospitality management experience, such as in restaurants, country clubs, or senior living, is required.
  • Two years of supervisory experience, including coaching, performance feedback, and team development, is required.
  • Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards is required.
  • The candidate must demonstrate passion and ability to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
  • A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable with animals and neurodegenerative conditions.
  • The role requires walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the overall operation of the Culinary Department, ensuring high standards in food quality, safety, and service.
  • Lead and inspire a team of culinary professionals through coaching, training, and performance management.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support resident wellness and engagement through dining.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.
  • Work flexibly outside regular hours when business needs require.
  • Work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate of Arts degree in culinary arts is preferred.
  • Experience in Independent and Assisted Living communities is preferred.

About the Company

Silverado

Memory-care focused senior living and hospice.

Silverado provides memory care and hospice services in a continuum-of-care senior living model. It operates company-owned residential communities and a hospice/palliative care division, earning revenue from private-pay residential fees and hospice services. Silverado’s core offering is its Nexus® program, a research-based memory care initiative designed to improve cognitive function, supported by dementia-friendly, purpose-built communities with features like natural lighting, memory boxes, and safe outdoor spaces to promote engagement. The company differentiates itself through a focused specialization in memory impairment, a proven cognitive-boosting program, and an integrated care continuum that includes dedicated end-of-life services. Silverado aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia and related conditions, reduce reliance on medications by prioritizing engagement, and provide dignified care across life stages from memory care housing to hospice.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$50.6M
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Founded
1996

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