Culinary Director: Hospital Dining & Patient Experience

HHS, LLC; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development

Job summary

HHS, LLC is seeking a compassionate leader to guide our culinary team in a healthcare setting. You will oversee food service delivery, collaborate with dietitians and chefs, and drive patient satisfaction while maintaining budget and safety standards.

Join a multi-facility team committed to quality, community engagement, and professional growth. Expect a dynamic role with opportunities to advance within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification
• 5+ years of food operations experience, including 3+ years of management
• Experience with cash handling policies and POS systems
• Familiarity with various point of sales (POS)/register systems
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities

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

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Professionalism

Decision Making

Proactivity

Team Player

Business Ethics

Organization

Tools

MS Office

POS / register systems

Job description

HHS, LLC is seeking a compassionate leader to guide our culinary team in a healthcare setting. You will oversee food service delivery, collaborate with dietitians and chefs, and drive patient satisfaction while maintaining budget and safety standards.

Join a multi-facility team committed to quality, community engagement, and professional growth. Expect a dynamic role with opportunities to advance within a supportive environment.