Director of Dietary/Executive Chef

The Center at Park West; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching 4%

Medical insurance

PTO

Job summary

The Center at Park West in Pueblo, CO is seeking a full-time Executive Chef to lead the Dietary Department and craft menus that meet patients' dietary needs.

You will hire and train kitchen staff, manage inventory and purchasing, and ensure a safe, sanitary, and cost-conscious operation.

Join a facility that emphasizes compassionate care, high-quality meals, and collaboration with a Registered Dietitian and clinical team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a culinary leadership position in skilled nursing facility (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to have difficult conversations with compassion.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a calm demeanor in chaotic situations.
• Needs discretion and ability to pass pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage the Dietary department to deliver an extraordinary culinary experience within dietary needs.
• Hire, train, schedule, and manage dietary staff.
• Manage inventory, purchasing of food, supplies and uniforms for the kitchen.
• Plan and prepare daily menus and customized meal plans for patients.
• Interact with patients, families, dietitian and staff daily.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Work in the kitchen as needed and address complaints promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Center at Park West - PUEBLO, CO, Salary Range: $58000.00 - $65000.00Salary, The Center at Park West is looking for a full time Executive Chef to join their team!

About Us

The Center at Park West is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer beautiful, state of the art facilities
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
• Excellent pay
• Generous PTO packages for full time employees
• 401k employer matching up to 4%
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits for full time employees(with little to no waiting period)

Job Description:

The primary responsibility of the Dietary Director/Executive Chef to plan, coordinate and manage the Dietary department and to facilitate an extraordinary culinary experience for our patients while adhering to their dietary needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining and management of all dietary staff
• Manages inventory, the purchasing of food, supplies and uniforms for the kitchen
• Plans and prepares daily menus, along with customized meal plans to fulfill dietary needs of patients
• Interacts with patients, family members, Registered Dietician, departmental Directors and staff on a daily basis
• Manages the dietary department and staffing within the budget
• Maintains a clean, safe and effective work environment
• Works and assists in the kitchen as needed
• Handles complaints/issues in a timely manner
• Performs administrative duties as required by the position
• Monitor the facility’s survey reports and assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas
• Maintains federal, state and local Department of Health regulations at all times regarding sanitation and safety in all areas of food service operation
• Works closely with the Registered Dietician as well as departmental Directors
• Prepares meals for company meetings and events
• Follows company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a culinary leadership position in skilled nursing facility (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to have difficult conversations while maintaining compassion
• Must be self-motivated and have excellent follow-through
• Have the ability to multi task and keep a calm demeanor even in chaotic situations
• Must be able to maintain confidential information
• Be a champion of positivity and high morale
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test