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Bayshire Yorba Linda
Culinary Director
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$90,732 / year median in California
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Culinary Director to lead our food service operations with passion, precision, and innovation. In this vital role, you will oversee all culinary activities within our healthcare facility, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, safe, and appealing meals that meet the highest standards of health regulation policy and patient care. Your leadership will inspire culinary teams, optimize food production processes, and uphold compliance with food safety management practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' well-being through exceptional dietary services. Responsibilities Develop and implement comprehensive menus aligned with clinical nutrition guidelines and patient care plans, incorporating specialized diets such as tube feeding and therapeutic nutrition. Manage food service teams by recruiting, training, supervising, and motivating staff to deliver outstanding culinary experiences while maintaining high standards of food safety management. Oversee daily food production operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency in meal preparation in accordance with health regulation policy and food service health code compliance. Conduct regular patient assessments related to dietary needs, collaborating with healthcare professionals to tailor care plans that support recovery and wellness. Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) related to dietary services, documenting patient nutrition status, care plans, and progress in compliance with healthcare regulations. Monitor budgets meticulously to control costs without compromising quality or safety; manage inventory levels and procurement processes effectively. Ensure all food service activities adhere to state and federal health regulation policies, including food safety management protocols and food service health code compliance. Skills Extensive assisted living experience with a strong understanding of patient assessment and specialized dietary requirements. Proven management skills with experience managing food service teams in healthcare or acute care settings. Deep knowledge of physiology, clinical nutrition, dietetics, and therapeutic diets such as tube feeding. Expertise in food safety management practices and health regulation policy knowledge to ensure compliance across all operations. Strong leadership abilities with a track record of supervising staff effectively while fostering a positive team environment. Proficiency in managing electronic health records (EHR) systems such as EMR/EHR platforms for accurate documentation of care plans. Excellent communication skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and educate staff on best practices in nutrition and food safety management. Join us to lead a dedicated culinary team committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents through nutritious, delicious meals served with compassion!