Culinary Manager

Coeur D'Alene of Cascadia • Coeur d' Alene, ID

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About The Position

Are you a passionate culinary professional ready to make a meaningful impact? At Coeur D'Alene Health and Rehab, we’re looking for a Culinary Manager who brings skill, heart, and leadership to the table—literally! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and care deeply about resident satisfaction this is your opportunity to shine. What You'll Do: As our Culinary Manager, you’ll lead and support the Culinary Department by planning, organizing, and ensuring top-quality meal service that meets the nutritional needs and preferences of our residents. Your Day-to-Day Includes: Overseeing daily culinary operations and maintaining high standards of safety, sanitation, and quality. Collaborating with the Registered Dietitian to align meals with therapeutic diets and resident preferences. Managing food and supply purchasing within budget and from approved vendors. Recruiting, training, and leading a talented culinary team. Conducting performance reviews, in-services, and team meetings. Participating in audits, surveys, and quality improvement efforts. Engaging with residents for feedback and continuous menu enhancement.

Requirements

• Proven leadership in foodservice management, preferably in a healthcare or senior living setting.
• Knowledge of nutrition, therapeutic diets, and food safety regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for hospitality and resident-centered care.
• Ability to meet state background clearance requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification required.
• One or more of the following required Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) with the Dietary Manager’s Association Dietetic Technician, Registered, with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or, Certification with the American Culinary Federation
• Valid driver’s license
• Two years’ experience in large quantity food preparation required.
• One year of experience in a supervisory role required.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in dietetic technology, dietetics, culinary arts, or foodservice management preferred.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• One year of experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily culinary operations and maintaining high standards of safety, sanitation, and quality.
• Collaborating with the Registered Dietitian to align meals with therapeutic diets and resident preferences.
• Managing food and supply purchasing within budget and from approved vendors.
• Recruiting, training, and leading a talented culinary team.
• Conducting performance reviews, in-services, and team meetings.
• Participating in audits, surveys, and quality improvement efforts.
• Engaging with residents for feedback and continuous menu enhancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED