Culinary & Resident Dining Operations
Manage daily culinary and food service operations in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment.
Oversee food production, meal service, and dining room operations to ensure high-quality food and service.
Ensure compliance with therapeutic, mechanical soft, and puree diet requirements.
Collaborate with clinical and dietary teams to support resident nutrition and dietary needs.
Maintain a visible presence in dining areas and build positive relationships with residents and families.
Support special meals, resident engagement activities, and display/show cooking programs as applicable.
Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop culinary and food service staff to achieve operational and service excellence.
Conduct daily team huddles and ensure staff are trained on food safety, quality, and resident service standards.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resident-focused hospitality.
Financial & Operational Performance
Manage food, labor, and supply costs to achieve budget and operational goals.
Monitor productivity, purchasing, inventory, and waste to drive efficiency and cost control.
Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, and service standards.
Compliance & Safety
Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure safe food handling practices and adherence to healthcare and long-term care standards.
Support successful audit and inspection outcomes through ongoing monitoring and staff training.
