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Culinary Director

HHS

Meridian, MS
1 month ago

Job Description

Join HHS as a Culinary Director, where you'll lead the food service department, drive exceptional service quality, and collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient and customer satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to shape menu development, foster team morale, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Key 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
  • Provide leadership that supports a team environment
  • Maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction
  • Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
  • Perform daily inspections and assessments
  • Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies
  • Implement team-building initiatives
  • Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies

Required Qualifications

  • ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification
  • 5+ years of food operations experience
  • 3+ years of management experience
  • 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
  • Willingness to relocate for promotion opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (vacation and sick)Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with employer matchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career development and ongoing training