POSITION SUMMARY As the culinary services director specialist (CSDS), you will be responsible for providing culinary support to multiple communities in a variety of ways. The CSDS provides training and mentorship to community culinary service directors (CSD), assists with various culinary activities and initiatives, and acts as interim CSD when the role is vacant in a community. The CSDS ensures that an exceptional dining experience is delivered every meal occasion for all residents and guests. The CSDS strictly adheres to the menu and recipes and coaches fellow team members in the proper execution of the dining service. This role leads by example and champions the company’s mission, to “Put Residents First in Everything We Do.” This role will support Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Missouri New Perspective communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage operations and all culinary team members (TM) to ensure that Community, corporate and governmental policies, procedures, menus, recipes, and ordering protocol are followed. • Achieve the per resident daily (PRD) food cost target and overall raw food and labor budget for the community in which they are serving. • Coach culinary team members in the proper execution of their job duties and requirements. • May complete monthly inventory to identify supplies needed. • Maintain approved logs and forms as specified in the policies and procedures. • Maintain staffing schedules that meet state guidelines, budgetary requirements, including monitoring and control of overtime. • Prepare written reports for the ED, DDO, DCO, and SVP Culinary following assignments, articulating observations and recommendations for the proper functioning of the department. • Attend, participate, and lead (as necessary) community and departmental meetings. • Complete and meet company and state specific training requirements. • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as all Company policies and procedures, HIPAA, and Resident Rights. • Immediately intervene and report suspected or alleged verbal, physical, sexual abuse, or theft of resident property to supervisor, executive director, or health and wellness director. • Provide a physical environment that is free of hazards. • Practice universal precautions. Observe team attendance and dress code policies. • Understand and implement best practices related to first aid, 911, emergency information. Job Description | Culinary Services Director Specialist Page 2 of 3 Effective Date: June 2025 • Adhere to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), locking all chemicals when not in use and using them according to instructions. • Other duties as assigned. • Ability to travel up to 75%.

QUALIFICATIONS • Associate's or bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2 years of culinary management experience, or 5 years of experience as a chef/manager. • Experience working with older adults in senior living, long-term care, home health or other health care setting preferred. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Experience managing direct reports. • Empathy for the challenges experienced by residents, families and team members and the problem-solving skill sets to support them. • Serve Safe Certified and experience in implementing safety protocol. • Strong computer skills and ability to interact with a variety of electronic devices. • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using the English language. • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Team Member Benefits & Perks* Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match!

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!

Leadership Development & Career Advancement

Real-time Access to Earned Wages

Referral Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program *Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.