Culinary Director
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Salary$64k
LocationCookeville, TN
Work modeon-site
SeniorityDirector
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality
Communicate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals
Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus
Provide leadership that supports a team environment
Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain or improve customer and patient satisfaction
Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members
Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance
Implement team-building initiatives to create a positive and safe work environment
Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies
Pay Rate:
Salary - Salary Plan, 64,000.00 USD Annual
Job Description
We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate, leader to join our culinary team!
Support the healing journey for patients and their loved ones by delivering high-quality food service in a healthcare environment. Deliver excellent patient meal service while exploring creative avenues to make the hospital cafe a community asset—through great food options, a welcoming retail space, local partnerships, and more. Impact the overall health and well-being of every patient and change the perception of hospital food. Enjoy most nights and weekends off while growing your career and income in an engaging and rewarding environment.
Responsibilities
This job will be positioned in one of our new faciltites.
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Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality
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Communicate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals
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Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus that are in line with market trends and deliver nutritional value
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Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
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Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance
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Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
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Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members
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Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance
•
Implement team-building initiatives to create a positive and safe work environment
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Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies
Skills
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Leadership: Effectively lead and manage a supportive, respectful, and inclusive team
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Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
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Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills
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Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
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Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
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Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments
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Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
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Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
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Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
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Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment