Director of Culinary

Hillcrest Health & Living; Lincoln (NE); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, NE seeks a Director of Culinary to lead the Culinary Department and Bistro, blending great food with strong leadership and smart operations to deliver an exceptional resident experience.

The role focuses on coaching a talented team, managing day-to-day operations, and driving quality, costs, and compliance across menus, dietary needs, and CBORD systems.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a culinary role.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential preferred.
• Healthcare culinary experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for building teams and delivering a great dining experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and develop a talented culinary team.
• Own the day-to-day operations of the Culinary Department and Bistro.
• Drive food quality, presentation, consistency, and resident satisfaction.
• Manage food costs, inventory, expenses, and department budgets.
• Oversee menus, dietary requirements, and our CBORD system.
• Maintain strong sanitation, food-safety, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with community leadership and clinical teams.
• Build training programs and cultivate accountability and teamwork.
• Bring fresh ideas and make an impact across the community.

Conhecimentos

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Team building

Food quality

Formação académica

CDM credential

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We're Hiring: Director of Culinary | Hillcrest Firethorn

Are you a culinary leader who knows how to run a strong operation, build a great team, and create a dining experience people actually look forward to? We want to meet you.

Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, NE is looking for a Director of Culinary to lead our Culinary Department and Bistro - and this is much more than managing a kitchen.

We're looking for someone who can bring together great food + strong leadership + smart operations + an exceptional resident experience.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead, coach, and develop a talented culinary team
• Own the day-to-day operations of the Culinary Department and Bistro
• Drive food quality, presentation, consistency, and resident satisfaction
• Manage food costs, inventory, expenses, and department budgets
• Oversee menus, dietary requirements, and our CBORD system
• Maintain strong sanitation, food-safety, and regulatory standards
• Partner closely with community leadership and clinical teams
• Build training programs and create a culture of accountability and teamwork
• Bring fresh ideas to the table and make an impact across the entire community

Who are we looking for?

Someone who can lead from the front. Someone who understands that food is more than a meal - it's comfort, connection, routine, and one of the highlights of someone's day.

You’ll need:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a culinary role
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential preferred
• Healthcare culinary experience is preferred
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
• A passion for building teams and delivering a great dining experience

At Hillcrest, our mission is Inspiring people to live their best lives. This role has a real opportunity to bring that mission to life every single day - through the team you build, the food you serve, and the experience you create.