Culinary Operations Manager — Multi-Site Food Service

Pace-Organization-of-Rhode-Island-; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE-RI is seeking a Food Services Manager/Chef to lead food service operations across all sites, ensuring nutritious and culturally appropriate meals while meeting regulatory requirements. You will supervise cooks and kitchen staff, partner with dietitians, and ensure accurate nutrition documentation and safety practices.

You will oversee procurement, inventory, cost reporting, and collaboration with Canopy Care Solutions programs to ensure continuity and high-quality service in all locations.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead food service operations across all sites, ensuring nutritious, culturally responsive meals.
• Provide hands-on culinary leadership and supervise kitchen staff.
• Plan menus with dietitians, ensuring regulatory compliance and documentation.
• Coordinate nutrition education initiatives and address participant dietary needs.
• Oversee food purchasing, inventory, and cost reporting; manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure CMS dietary documentation, sanitation standards, and temperature controls.
• Prepare weekly reports on production, inventory and costs for leadership.
• Support Canopy Care Solutions programs with operational and culinary leadership.

Skills

Confidentiality

Task prioritization

English proficiency

Communication

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree, preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

PACE-RI is seeking a Food Services Manager/Chef to lead food service operations across all sites, ensuring nutritious and culturally appropriate meals while meeting regulatory requirements. You will supervise cooks and kitchen staff, partner with dietitians, and ensure accurate nutrition documentation and safety practices.

You will oversee procurement, inventory, cost reporting, and collaboration with Canopy Care Solutions programs to ensure continuity and high-quality service in all locations.