Director of Culinary Services

Director of Culinary Services

Toledo, OH

The Director of Culinary Services is a full-time salaried position that exists to plan, organize and implement the overall operations of the Dietary Dept. within our retirement community. Success in this role is achieved by enhancing the lives and nurturing the growth and health of older persons. This is accomplished through providing high-quality food services in a timely manner and by communicating and cooperating with others to achieve these goals.

At Otterbein, you are not an "employee." You are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. That are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities or our small house neighborhoods. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and oversee culinary services for all applicable levels of living within the community.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, properly prepared, appropriately portioned, and attractively presented.
• Support restaurant-style dining, hospitality, resident choice, and consistent service across dining venues and service areas.
• Coordinate daily food production, meal service, catered events, and special dining needs in partnership with community leaders and culinary partners.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, presentation, timeliness, and resident satisfaction, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
• Development and execution of the menu and dining experience.
• Food and Safety Compliance.
• Staffing and leadership within the Culinary area.
• Manage budget and purchasing within Culinary area.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics Food and Nutrition is preferred
• Minimum of three years of management experience in dining, catering, restaurant, culinary, food service, or cooking operations required.
• Healthcare, senior living, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, or multi-level community dining experience preferred.
• Experience with budget control, purchasing, inventory management, and expense monitoring required.
• Knowledge of healthcare food service regulations, sanitation standards, food safety practices, and survey readiness expectations required.
• ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within the timeframe established by Otterbein.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage schedules, and oversee large-scale food production while maintaining quality, safety, service, and presentation standards.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Director of Culinary Services at Otterbein!