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Culinary Director

HHS

Deshler, NE
1 month ago

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Job Description

As the Culinary Director at HHS, you will lead the food service department, ensuring exceptional service and quality while fostering a collaborative and respectful team environment. You'll work closely with dietitians and chefs to create nutritious menus, manage operational tasks, and drive 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 that align with market trends and deliver nutritional value
  • Provide leadership that fosters a team environment of morale, passion, quality, and respect
  • Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies
  • Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
  • 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
  • Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members
  • Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction

Required Qualifications

  • 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

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