Culinary Operations Leader — Multi-Site Community Meals

Pace Ri; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace RI is seeking a Food Services Manager/Chef to lead meals across four locations and home-delivered programs. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure nutritious, culturally responsive meals, and maintain regulatory compliance with CMS and Rhode Island health standards.

You will collaborate with the VP of Culinary Operations and dietitians to plan menus, analyze nutrition data, and support education initiatives for participants while ensuring quality and efficiency in operations across sites.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with confidentiality and privacy expectations.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Excellent written and oral English communication.
• Ability to communicate with diverse teams and participants.
• Ability to analyze data and support reporting.
• Ability to read and apply policies and procedures.
• Capability to perform skilled kitchen tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead food service operations across PACE-RI and Care Meals programs at all sites.
• Provide hands-on culinary leadership; supervise kitchen staff.
• Collaborate on menu planning with nutrition staff and dietitians; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in nutrition meetings and education initiatives for participants.
• Address dietary needs and food insecurity in coordination with clinical teams.
• Coordinate in-house catering requests and event setups.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and distribution; manage cost reporting.
• Maintain accurate records for production, inventories, and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Confidentiality

Task prioritization

MS Office

English proficiency

Effective communication

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Skilled tasks execution

Education

Bachelor's Degree, preferred

Tools

Policy Manager

Job description

Pace RI is seeking a Food Services Manager/Chef to lead meals across four locations and home-delivered programs. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure nutritious, culturally responsive meals, and maintain regulatory compliance with CMS and Rhode Island health standards.

You will collaborate with the VP of Culinary Operations and dietitians to plan menus, analyze nutrition data, and support education initiatives for participants while ensuring quality and efficiency in operations across sites.