Culinary Lead
About The Position
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care. Position Overview The Culinary Lead steps in as shift lead in the absence of the manager, ensuring the respectful and proper execution of nutrition orders and standardized procedures. They follow the manager’s guidance, address operational and team challenges, collaborate with the nutrition team, and support clients in developing their culinary skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 2 years of cooking experience in a medium-volume kitchen required.
- 2 years of healthcare setting experience preferred.
- 1 year of supervisory experience or equivalent preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the manager to ensure efficient kitchen operations, address service challenges, motivate the culinary team, and maintain clear communication on personnel and performance matters.
- Acts as Person in Charge (PIC) in the manager's absence, overseeing food production, service, and adherence to standards while addressing staff and client inquiries or issues.
- Maintains professional boundaries with clients and their community of supports (e.g., parents), and reinforces HIPAA compliance for all culinary staff.
- Provides culinary service coverage as needed.
- Works with the Dietetic Technician and Registered Dietitian to ensure food production aligns with nutrition orders.
- Collaborates with the Nutrition and Culinary Manager (or delegate) for necessary menu adaptions.
- Facilitates/Co-facilitates culinary skills groups for clients (at applicable sites), utilizing a standardized curriculum.
- Conduct inventory, ordering, and/or receiving of order as directed.
- Attends regularly scheduled meetings as assigned.
- Completes required Learning and Development assignments and policy reviews within set timeframes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
- Generous PTO plan accrues annually
- Seven paid holidays
- One floating holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
