Senior Culinary Services Manager - 6-Month Limited

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 68.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UCLA Health is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Culinary Services to oversee kitchen operations across patient dining, retail food services, and catering. Lead a high-performing team, ensure top-quality food production, and maintain compliance with safety standards in a premier academic health system.

The role reports to the Executive Director and emphasizes staff development, cost control, and menu consistency across diverse service areas.

Qualifikationen

• Five years of food preparation experience in a large kitchen, including at least one year in supervision.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Proficient in English for clear communication and documentation.
• Strong leadership skills to supervise a diverse team, delegate tasks, and evaluate performance.
• Expertise in upscale and ethnic cuisine with foundational culinary techniques.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the development and execution of diverse, high-quality menus for patient care, retail operations, and catering services.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary staff, including Senior Cooks, Cooks, and Diet Assistants.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, workflow, and daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and service standards across all areas.
• Monitor food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste to support operational and financial goals.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, University of California, and UCLA Health food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leadership to drive improvements.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Food preparation

Cost analysis

Supervisory experience

Food safety compliance

English communication

Ausbildung

ServSafe Certification

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred

Tools

Food management systems

Jobbeschreibung

UCLA Health is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Culinary Services to oversee kitchen operations across patient dining, retail food services, and catering. Lead a high-performing team, ensure top-quality food production, and maintain compliance with safety standards in a premier academic health system.

The role reports to the Executive Director and emphasizes staff development, cost control, and menu consistency across diverse service areas.