Culinary Manager

The Culinary Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Culinary Department in a skilled nursing center. They must have a deep respect for nutrition and people, and be able to balance budgets and dietary restrictions with creativity.

Requirements

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, supervises, and directs the Culinary Department and its programs and activities
• Routinely inspects and completes evaluations of the status of the Culinary Department for compliance with company policies and regulations
• Participates in the facility's performance improvement programs
• Maintains good communications and working relationships with all departments in the facility
• Purchases and confirms delivery of food, supplies, equipment, etc. from approved sources
• Maintains current records that reflect departmental expenditures
• Assumes responsibility for recruiting, selecting, and training competent department employees
• Prepares work schedules and maintains adequate staffing based on the facility's census
• Evaluates employee performance and develops education and training plans
• Coordinates with the Registered Dietitian to review and customize regular and therapeutic menus
• Organizes food preparation and service and supervises employees to ensure food is prepared and served within scheduled timeframes
• Monitors food temperatures and quality at point of service
• Ensures that current nourishment lists/labels are available for residents who are to receive a nourishment/snack as part of their prescribed diet
• Processes diet orders and changes promptly to ensure that an accurate tray card is available for each resident receiving meals
• Conducts meal rounds several times per week and interviews staff and residents to ensure that residents are receiving foods in the amount, type, consistency, and frequency required to maintain or improve nutritional status
• Provides feedback and suggestions to improve company policies, procedures, tools, and reference materials

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance