Director of Culinary Operations

The Goodman Group, LLC•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Director of Culinary Operations manages the culinary department and staff, ensuring day-to-day operations are performed effectively and on time, comply with regulations, and deliver Platinum Service. The role oversees food preparation and presentation, purchasing, inventory, staffing, training, sanitation, safety, and the department budget in a skilled nursing community. It also coordinates food service for community events and collaborates with the Executive Director on staffing, performance, equipment, supplies, and budget matters.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Food Service Manager Certification for skilled nursing facilities.
An associate or bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and/or at least three years of culinary and food-preparation experience in a directly related field.
At least three years of management experience in culinary cooking or a directly related hospitality management role.
Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Ability to frequently lift or carry 30 pounds and occasionally lift or carry 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently push or pull up to 30 pounds and occasionally push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, reach at or below shoulder level, frequently stand or walk, and alternate between standing and sitting.
Ability to execute tasks independently, express oneself clearly and effectively, and demonstrate general computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate the culinary department’s daily schedules and processes.
Ensure culinary personnel follow policies and procedures.
Coordinate and provide hot and cold foods for community events.
Create and execute corrective plans in response to survey inspection results.
Maintain references including menus, recipes, policies, procedures, operating standards, and current diet manuals.
Ensure food meets presentation, quality, and food-safety standards.
Follow established purchasing practices and purchase food only from approved vendors.
Establish a production workflow that ensures meals are prepared on time.
Determine staffing requirements and assign sufficient personnel to each shift.
Address staffing and hiring needs, manage applicant flow, and ensure timely candidate interviews.
Coordinate and schedule in-service training and orientation; teach culinary staff how to perform their roles effectively.
Ensure staff participate in training and meet federal, state, and company in-service requirements.
Support staff development, monitor employee performance, and work with the Executive Director to resolve performance issues, including potential termination matters.
Maintain dining service work areas, food storage rooms, and preparation areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Ensure personnel follow safety protocols for equipment, supplies, and tasks involving potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals.
Ensure hazardous chemicals are labeled and stored appropriately.
Recommend departmental equipment and supply needs to the Executive Director.
Order equipment and supplies from approved vendors using approved products.
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) at the department’s right-to-know station and ensure hazardous chemical containers are labeled and stored properly.
Manage inventory and replenishment of food items and equipment.
Prepare the Dining Service budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor and submit it to the Executive Director for review, recommendations, and approval.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.