Healthcare Dining Services Manager

Culinesse, LLC; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Culinesse, LLC is seeking a Healthcare Dining Services Manager to lead high-volume healthcare food service operations within senior living contexts. The role emphasizes leadership by example, coordinating meal plans, and ensuring compliance with contracts and health standards.

Responsibilities span operations, communications and marketing, account and contract administration, and program implementation, requiring collaboration across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• experience with high-volume Healthcare Food Service.

Responsibilities

• Food service operations;
• Communications & marketing;
• Account administration;
• Contract administration & compliance;
• Meal plan administration;
• Meal equivalency, and all other associated payment programs;
• Implementation & coordination of dining related projects;

Job description

Culinesse, from Latin culina (of the kitchen) and esse (essential nature), is a forward-thinking boutique dining service company that elevates retirement community living by centering on highly personalized resident and guest experiences. We are designed for senior living communities that seek to develop their own individual identities while having access to our team’s expertise, support, and resources. Helping clients nurture their brands is our passion because when they thrive, everyone thrives. Transparency in pricing, sourcing, communications, preparation methods, and ingredients is the backbone of the Culinesse brand. All that we do is done with purpose and honesty. Culinesse understands the importance of nourishing the whole person and respecting the sacredness of the environment. Life-enhancing and authentic food connects us.

Culinesse, from Latin culina (of the kitchen) and esse (essential nature), is a forward-thinking boutique dining service company that elevates retirement community living by centering on highly personalized resident and guest experiences. We are designed for senior living communities that seek to develop their own individual identities while having access to our team’s expertise, support, and resources. Helping clients nurture their brands is our passion because when they thrive, everyone thrives. Transparency in pricing, sourcing, communications, preparation methods, and ingredients is the backbone of the Culinesse brand. All that we do is done with purpose and honesty. Culinesse understands the importance of nourishing the whole person and respecting the sacredness of the environment. Life-enhancing and authentic food connects us.

Job Description

Culinesse, LLC is looking for a Healthcare Dining Services Manager to join our team! A Manager who can lead by example and has experience with high-volume Healthcare Food Service.

Responsibilities

• Food service operations;
• Communications & marketing;
• Account administration;
• Contract administration & compliance;
• Meal plan administration;
• Meal equivalency, and all other associated payment programs;
• Implementation & coordination of dining related projects;
• This is a highly collaborative position that requires the ability to balance multiple tasks at one time, prioritize, work with diverse constituencies, and address competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Tasks

• Responsible for resident & employee satisfaction;
• Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation;
• Count money and make bank deposits;
• Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service;
• Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations;
• Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records;
• Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted;
• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities;
• Monitor