Culinary Director

HHS, LLC

Culinary Director leading the food service department at ProHealth Rehabilitation Hospital. Focusing on high-quality meal service and teamwork to enhance patient experiences in a healthcare environment.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeWaukesha • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 that are in line with market trends and deliver nutritional value
Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification
5+ years of food operations experience, including 3+ years of management
Experience with cash handling policies and procedures
Familiarity with various point of sales (POS)/register systems
Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities
Not Required But a Big Plus: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
Experience working in a hospital environment
Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation and sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career development and ongoing training

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Hard Skills & Tools

food operations experiencecash handling policiesinventory managementmenu developmentteam member trainingcustomer satisfaction improvementvendor relationship managementbudget compliancepoint of sales systemsordering platforms

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam collaborationcoachingteam buildingmorale fosteringintegrityperformance managementrespectpassion

Certifications

ServSafe Food Service Manager CertificationCertified Dietary Manager (CDM)