Culinary Director

Pay Rate

Salary - Salary Plan, 70,000.00 USD Annual

Job Description

Healthcare Experience Required.

We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate leader to join our culinary team! Support the healing journey for patients and their loved ones by delivering high-quality food service in a healthcare environment. Deliver excellent patient meal service while exploring creative avenues to make the hospital cafe a community asset—through great food options, a welcoming retail space, local partnerships, and more. Impact the overall health and well-being of every patient and change the perception of hospital food. Enjoy most nights and weekends off while growing your career and income in an engaging and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality
• Communicate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals
• Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus that are in line with market trends and deliver nutritional value
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance
• Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
• Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members
• Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance
• Implement team-building initiatives to create a positive and safe work environment
• Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies

Skills

• Leadership: Effectively lead and manage a supportive, respectful, and inclusive team
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification
• 5+ years of food operations experience, including 3+ years of management
• Experience with cash handling policies and procedures
• Familiarity with various point of sales (POS)/register systems
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities

Not Required But a Big Plus

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
• Experience working in a hospital environment
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.