District Culinarian

Bristol Culinary and Facilities Management; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bristol Culinary Management is seeking a District Culinarian to lead culinary operations across assigned kitchens within client facilities. The role focuses on scratch cooking, locally sourced food, and a health-wellness dining approach while ensuring high-quality service.

You will coach and trainKitchen Managers and production staff, oversee food production, monitor safety temps, and manage KPI budgets. Opportunities for growth exist in a dynamic healthcare/dining transition environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience as an Executive Chef or Chef Manager.
• AA degree or equivalent in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management is highly desirable.
• Experience with dining service transitions and openings is preferred.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall management, food production and oversight for assigned kitchens.
• Implement regimented processes for transition management and openings at client facilities.
• Train Kitchen Manager and production staff on required production systems and processes.
• Monitor hot/cold food temperatures to meet established goals.
• Foster relationships with residents, Executive Director and staff.
• Adhere to KPI budgets and complete daily/weekly reporting.
• Collaborate with Dining Management on events and menus.
• Follow facility fire and disaster procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team training

Operations supervision

Food production management

Education

AA degree in Food Science/ Nutrition/ Culinary Arts/ Hotel/Restaurant Management

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

Bristol Culinary Management is seeking a District Culinarian to help secure growth and ensure customers services are being managed correctly. Bristol delivers custom culinary programs centered on scratch cooking, locally sourced food with a health wellness approach to dining.

We are looking for a strong food/culinary background who has proven leadership with teams.

Essential Functions And Key Tasks

• As the Lead Culinarian you will be responsible for the overall management, food production and oversite for assigned kitchens.
• Your ability to implement a regimented designed process as a part of the transition management and culinary team, is essential, opening new business at our client facilities.
• Ability to train new Kitchen Manager and production staff on all required production systems and processes.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• Create and maintain excellent relationships with the residents, Executive Director, fellow department heads and staff.
• Adhere to KPI Operational budget and complete reporting responsibilities on a daily/weekly basis.
• Creatively collaborate with Dining Management on special events and menus.
• Understand facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Must have the ability to coach others.
• Proven ability to coach and teach within the kitchen.
• Ability to lead a group of your peers.

Education And Experience

• Minimum 4 years' experience as an Executive Chef or Chef Manager.
• Prior experience in dining service transitions and openings is preferred.
• AA degree or equivalent in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Management is highly desirable.
• The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment that offers unlimited growth opportunities and rewards achievements.

Not Required but a Big Plus

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish

Work Environment

• Involves being onsite 2-3 weeks for new openings.
• Scheduling may require 10 days on and 4 days off scheduling this will be determined by support needs and transition of business.
• Computer knowledge and ability to work with food software program is essential.

As a District Culinarian for Bristol, you will enjoy

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Benefits
• Weekly KPI Bonuses
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, personal, and vacation days
• Professional and fun working environment

Salary: $80000 - $90000 per year