Culinary Director

Hospital Housekeeping Systems • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Culinary Director leads the food service department at Kindred Hospital Dayton, providing high-quality food service in a healthcare environment. The role supports patients and their loved ones through excellent patient meal service and works to make the hospital café a welcoming community asset with appealing food options and local partnerships. The director oversees department operations, team development, customer and patient satisfaction, budgets, and compliance while collaborating with dietitians, chefs, and leadership. The position offers paid time off, insurance, retirement matching, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification.
• At least 5 years of food operations experience, including at least 3 years of management experience.
• Experience with cash handling policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with various point-of-sale/register systems.
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms.
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities.
• Leadership, interpersonal, communication, customer service, professionalism, decision-making, proactive prioritization, teamwork, business ethics, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

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

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 reflect market trends and provide nutritional value.
• Lead the team in a way that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect.
• Maintain or improve customer and patient satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance.
• Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments.
• Conduct 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed