Director of Dietary/Executive Chef

Veritas Management Group; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent pay

Generous PTO

401k with employer matching up to 4%

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The Center at Park West is seeking a full-time Executive Chef to lead the dietary team in a skilled nursing facility. The role emphasizes planning, coordination of dietary services, and creating exceptional patient dining experiences. Weekend or on-call availability is required.

Responsibilities include staff management, menu planning, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. A strong culinary leader with communication skills will thrive in our team-driven environment.

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.
• Multitasking skills with a calm demeanor in chaotic situations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage the Dietary department to deliver an extraordinary culinary experience for patients.
• Hire, train, schedule and supervise dietary staff.
• Plan daily menus and customized meal plans to meet dietary needs.
• Maintain inventory, purchase food, supplies and uniforms within budget.
• Ensure sanitation and safety in all food service operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Menu planning

Communication

Tools

Inventory management

Food safety

Job description

The Center at Park West is looking for a full time Executive Chef to join their team!

This position requires availability to work on the weekends or on call as needed.

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