Culinary Director
Core
Lead the food service department in a healthcare environment to support patient healing and community engagement through high-quality meal service and cafe operations.
Role type
Senior IC Culinary Director
Builds
Patient meals, hospital cafe offerings, and community-focused food services
Domain
Healthcare + Food Service Operations
Required skills
Team leadership, menu development, budget management, inventory control, regulatory compliance, staff recruiting and training, vendor relationship management
Preferred skills
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification, hospital environment experience, Spanish language proficiency
Technologies
POS systems, ordering platforms, word processing, spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Manage food service department operations and quality; Collaborate with dietitians and chefs on menu development; Lead team recruiting, training, scheduling, and development; Perform daily inspections and coach team members; Manage inventory, ordering, payroll, and supplies for budget compliance; Drive compliance with health and safety regulations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
