Director of Dietary/Executive Chef

The Center at Park West • Pueblo, CO

11d • $58,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center at Park West is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care. The primary responsibility of the Dietary Director/Executive Chef to plan, coordinate and manage the Dietary department and to facilitate an extraordinary culinary experience for our patients while adhering to their dietary needs.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to have difficult conversations while maintaining compassion
• Must be self-motivated and have excellent follow-through
• Have the ability to multi task and keep a calm demeanor even in chaotic situations
• Must be able to maintain confidential information
• Be a champion of positivity and high morale
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a culinary leadership position in skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining and management of all dietary staff
• Manages inventory, the purchasing of food, supplies and uniforms for the kitchen
• Plans and prepares daily menus, along with customized meal plans to fulfill dietary needs of patients
• Interacts with patients, family members, Registered Dietician, departmental Directors and staff on a daily basis
• Manages the dietary department and staffing within the budget
• Maintains a clean, safe and effective work environment
• Works and assists in the kitchen as needed
• Handles complaints/issues in a timely manner
• Performs administrative duties as required by the position
• Monitor the facility’s survey reports and assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas
• Maintains federal, state and local Department of Health regulations at all times regarding sanitation and safety in all areas of food service operation
• Works closely with the Registered Dietician as well as departmental Directors
• Prepares meals for company meetings and events
• Follows company policies and procedures

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
• Excellent pay
• Generous PTO packages for full time employees
• 401k employer matching up to 4%
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits for full time employees (with little to no waiting period)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed