Director of Culinary Services

Pavilion Healthcare; Sandwich (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, Disability insurance

EAP

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pavilion Healthcare is seeking a Director of Culinary Services to oversee the Dietary Department, ensuring quality meal service and compliance with nutritional guidelines. You will manage kitchen operations, plan menus, control inventory, and ensure food safety standards while leading dietary staff and collaborating with other departments.

We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within Pavilion Healthcare’s compassionate care culture, dedicated to resident well‑being and

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication in English and uphold dietary service standards.
• Knowledge of food service regulations and kitchen safety.
• Ability to analyze events/processes for regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Basic computer skills; ability to learn company applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage department staff, schedules, and performance reviews.
• Handle staff complaints and participate in corrective actions.
• Assist Administrator in planning and directing dietary programs and activities.
• Develop dietary plans and respond to survey deficiencies with written corrective actions.
• Process diet changes from nursing services and participate in inspections.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Food service regulations awareness

Decision making with data

Leadership and organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts education preferred

Experience as Dietary Aide/Technician/ RD preferred

Three years dietary managerial experience in healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pavilion on Main Street is seeking a Director of Culinary Services to join their team! The Director of Culinary Services oversees all aspects of the Dietary Department, ensuring high-quality meal service and compliance with nutritional guidelines. This role is responsible for managing kitchen operations, planning menus, controlling inventory, and maintaining food safety standards. The Director leads staffing efforts, supervises and trains dietary personnel, and works closely with other departments to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

Pavilion Healthcare provides long and short-term skilled nursing care.At Pavilion, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome – our number one goal.

Director of Culinary Services Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the department staff, scheduling breaks, writing performance reviews, and enforcing policies with responsibility to issue Coaching and Corrective Action, as needed.
• Receives and handles direct reports’ complaints.
• Assists the Administrator in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the department, its programs and activities
• Reviews and assists in developing a plan of correction for dietary service deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such to the Administrator.
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services.
• Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Interviews residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history.
• Participates in maintaining records of the resident’s food likes and dislikes.
• Assists in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served.
• Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in reviewing the dietary requirements of each resident admitted to the facility, as may be required.
• Ensures that all food storage rooms, preparation areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Monitors dietary service personnel to assure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Director of Culinary Services Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Understands food service regulations and the importance of cleanliness and the adherence to kitchen protocols.
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Director of Culinary Services Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional education in culinary arts preferred.
• At least one year of previous experience as a Dietary Aide, Dietary Technician, or Registered Dietician preferred.
• At least three years of dietary managerial experience in a health care settingpreferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Pavilion Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Why Pavilion?

At Pavilion Healthcare, people come first—those we care for and those who make that care possible. We’re a team that listens, supports, and grows together, united by a passion for making a difference every day. From your first day forward, you’ll feel the impact of a culture built on respect, belonging, and continuous growth. With hands‑on training, real mentorship, and opportunities to advance, we empower you to thrive because when you grow, so does the care we deliver. Join Pavilion and be part of something meaningful.

Pavilion Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.