Culinary Director
Core
Lead the food service department in a hospital setting to support patient healing and community engagement through high-quality meal service and cafe operations.
Role type
Senior Culinary Director (Healthcare)
Builds
Patient meals, hospital cafe offerings, and community food programs
Domain
Healthcare / Food Service Operations
Required skills
Food service management, menu development with dietitians, team leadership and training, budget and inventory management, regulatory compliance, vendor relations
Preferred skills
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), hospital environment experience, Spanish language proficiency
Technologies
POS systems, ordering platforms, spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Manage food service department operations and staff; Collaborate with dietitians to create nutritionally aligned menus; Lead team recruiting, training, scheduling, and performance coaching; Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards; Manage inventory, payroll, and vendor relationships within budget constraints
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
