Culinary Manager

Description Culinary Manager Sequim Rehabilitation & Health Center | Cascadia Healthcare Are you a passionate foodservice leader who thrives on creating exceptional dining experiences while leading a high-performing team? Sequim Rehabilitation & Health Center is seeking a dedicated Culinary Manager to oversee our Culinary Department and ensure residents receive nutritious, delicious meals that enhance their quality of life. As the Culinary Manager, you will lead kitchen operations, supervise culinary staff, maintain regulatory compliance, manage food budgets and purchasing, and collaborate closely with our Registered Dietitian to provide resident-centered nutritional care. What You'll Do Lead all daily operations of the Culinary Department. Supervise, train, coach, and support culinary team members. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company foodservice regulations. Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to develop and implement regular and therapeutic menus. Oversee food purchasing, inventory management, and budget adherence. Monitor food quality, presentation, sanitation, and resident satisfaction. Ensure physician-ordered diets are accurately prepared and served. Maintain safe food handling, storage, and preparation practices. Conduct routine departmental inspections and implement improvement plans. Partner with facility leadership to identify opportunities for operational excellence. Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years of large-scale food preparation experience. Minimum one year of supervisory experience. ServSafe Food Safety Certification. Valid driver's license (where applicable). Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Preferred Degree in Culinary Arts, Dietetics, Dietetic Technology, or Foodservice Management. Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or healthcare foodservice. Experience preparing therapeutic diets. Food Handler Permit (if required by state regulations). Required Professional Credential One or more of the following: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) American Culinary Federation Certification What Makes You Successful Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. Expertise in quantity food production and menu execution. Understanding of nutrition principles and therapeutic diets. Ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and commitment to resident satisfaction. Why Join Cascadia Healthcare? At Cascadia Healthcare, we believe great care starts with great people. Our Culinary Managers play an essential role in enhancing residents' daily lives through nutritious meals, meaningful dining experiences, and exceptional service. You'll be part of a collaborative leadership team dedicated to providing the highest quality care and hospitality. All employees of Cascadia Healthcare must successfully complete and pass all state-required background screening requirements before working with residents. Position: Culinary Manager Department: Culinary Services Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (Facility) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday (occasional weekends) Cascadia Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits As a full-time team member, this position is eligible for a benefits package that includes: Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Short- and long-term disability Paid time off Sick leave Career development opportunities

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