Culinary Director, Hospital Nutrition & Innovation

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA); Benton (AR); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and ongoing培训

Job summary

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC is seeking a proven leader to manage the hospital culinary team at Saline Memorial Hospital. You will drive high-quality patient meals, oversee the cafe and retail space, and partner with clinicians to ensure nutritious, market-aligned menus.

The role emphasizes team leadership, budget oversight, and compliance with health regulations in a healthcare setting. Relocation for advancement opportunities is encouraged.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification required.
• 5+ years of food operations experience, including 3+ years in management.
• Experience with cash handling policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with POS/register systems.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms.
• Willing to relocate for promotion opportunities.
• CDM is a plus.
• Experience in a hospital environment is preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the food service department to deliver excellent service and quality.
• Communicate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals.
• Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to align menus with market trends and nutrition.
• Provide leadership that supports a positive, respectful team environment.
• Lead recruitment, training, scheduling, and assignments for team members.
• Perform daily inspections and coach team members for improvement.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, vendor relations, budgeting, payroll, and supplies.
• Implement team-building initiatives to foster a safe workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Professionalism

Decision Making

Proactivity

Team Player

Business Ethics

Organization

Education

ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Tools

POS / register systems

Job description

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC is seeking a proven leader to manage the hospital culinary team at Saline Memorial Hospital. You will drive high-quality patient meals, oversee the cafe and retail space, and partner with clinicians to ensure nutritious, market-aligned menus.

The role emphasizes team leadership, budget oversight, and compliance with health regulations in a healthcare setting. Relocation for advancement opportunities is encouraged.