Culinary Director

Director Of Culinary Services

Harness the power of food to nurture healing, inspire well-being, and cultivate a thriving culinary program within the healthcare environment. We are seeking a Director to effectively, and professionally lead a culinary team by inspiring their confidence, educating, and motivating them to consistently provide dynamic and excellent service with a focus on local, sustainable, seasonal, and organic ingredients. You will possess a strong culinary background, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for enhancing the dining experience for patients, staff, and visitors. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community through innovative culinary solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality
• Communicate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals
• Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus that are in line with market trends and deliver nutritional value
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and / or improve customer and patient satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance
• Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
• Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members
• Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance
• Implement team-building initiatives to create a positive and safe work environment
• Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies

Skills

Requirements

Not Required But a Big Plus

What We Offer

Important to Know

Who is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.