Culinary Director - CDM Required
About The Position
HHS is seeking a friendly, compassionate leader to manage culinary services at Stonewall Memorial Hospital District in Aspermont, Texas. The role supports patients and their loved ones by providing high-quality food service in a healthcare environment, delivering excellent patient meals, and developing the hospital cafe as a welcoming community asset through appealing food options and local partnerships. The position requires relocation to or a daily commute to the area. Most nights and weekends are off. The Culinary Director manages the food service department and its team, working with facility and company leaders, dietitians, and chefs to meet service, quality, nutrition, and business goals. The role oversees recruiting, training, scheduling, performance coaching, inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, payroll, supplies, budgeting, and compliance with health and safety regulations. HHS is a private, family-owned business founded in 1975 that provides housekeeping, food, and facility management services to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. The company supports internal career growth and offers ongoing training. Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.
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 point-of-sale/register systems.
- Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms.
- Willingness to relocate for promotion opportunities.
- Effective leadership, interpersonal, communication, customer service, decision-making, prioritization, teamwork, ethical conduct, 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.
- Provide leadership that fosters team 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career development and ongoing training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
