Culinary Director
Hhs — Arlington Heights, IL
Posted 2026-09-23, as stated by the employer. This employer states no pay on this posting, so this page states none.
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Location: Lutheran Home - CNS Pay Rate: Salary - Salary Plan, 95,000.00 USD Annual Work Shift: Job Description Help to create a comforting environment for residents by delivering high-quality food service in a senior living community. You will deliver excellent resident meal service while exploring creative avenues to enhance the resident experience. Enjoy most nights and weekends off while growing your career and income in an engaging and rewarding environment. Responsibilities Responsibilities 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 resident 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 Skills Leadership: Effectively lead and manage a supportive, respectful, and inclusive team Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment Requirements 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 What We Offer 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 Important to Know Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply. HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. Who is HHS HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity.
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