Regional Culinary Services Specialist - Metro Detroit

Regional Culinary Services Specialist - Metro Detroit (Detroit, MI) Join our EPIC team at NexCare WellBridge Senior Living! This position supports the Company’s culinary services program in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, ensuring quality nutritional services, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation across multiple locations in lower Michigan. Key Duties and Responsibilities Conduct sanitation rounds and prepare reports on observations, findings, and corrective action plans. Observe dining room and in-room meal services and prepare detailed reports, including guest/resident interviews. Review departmental procedures such as kitchen rounds, labeling and dating, pre/post meal huddle, hand washing, cleaning and sanitizing of dishware, cleaning schedule, monthly meal counts, menu item usage reports, cooling, refrigerator/freezer and food temperature logs. Assist and lead survey preparedness initiatives, including participation in facility surveys by authorized government agencies. Review Emergency/Disaster Plans and provide feedback. Conduct in-service education on culinary service topics. Review Bistro operations, including sales, menu, daily specials, and cleanliness. Assist with culinary service department budgets as assigned. Attend food committee meetings. Review and recommend building quality improvement programs. Assist with development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures governing the culinary service operation. Fill in for open positions, including Executive Chef, Dietary Manager, Bistro Manager, and Cook, as required. Travel to assigned facilities. Qualifications Certified Executive Chef, Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Certified Dietary Manager, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of related experience, including managerial/supervisory experience, in the long-term care and/or skilled nursing industry. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide culinary services appropriate to the age-related needs of residents. Knowledgeable of dietary practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in nursing care facilities. Benefits Generous Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Tuition Reimbursement Company-paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance 401k with employer match Full-time position. #J-18808-Ljbffr