Culinary Director - CDM Required
About The Position
Support the vibrant lives of our seniors and their families by delivering exceptional, dignified hospitality in a premier senior living environment. You will lead our team in delivering excellent daily meal services while exploring creative avenues to make our dining room a highlight of the community—through diverse food options, engaging culinary events, and local partnerships. In this role, you will directly impact the health, well-being, and joy of our residents, changing the perception of senior living dining. Bring your CDM credentials and passion for nutrition to a place where you can enjoy a stable, rewarding schedule, grow your career, and build meaningful relationships with those you serve.
Requirements
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
