Director of Culinary & Nutritional Services - Ohio Living

Your kitchen and team run like a well-oiled machine.

You’ve got the experience, the will, and the skill to oversee even the busiest of kitchens. Quality is at the heart of every dish served in your department and your team understands the importance of excellent customer service. You are a dependable, organized, and thoughtful leader and you’re passionate about providing a top-notch dining experience for residents and their families. You’ve got what it takes to serve as Ohio Living’s next Director of Culinary & Nutritional Services.

Why Ohio Living is different

• Better schedules. Unlike restaurant work, your team is typically done by 8pm. You’ll love not having to work until 2am closing times.
• A feel-good role. Meals are important to everyone and you’ll be the bearer of great food. That allows you to make connections with residents and patients, becoming a welcome and enjoyable part of their days. It’s rewarding for you, too.
• Fun challenges. We have a dining room with tablecloths and servers, and we also deliver meals to rooms. We cook for everything from formal galas to barbeques and taco bars. We invite our residents to take part in cooking classes. You’ll find every day unique – and uniquely enjoyable.
• Plenty to learn. You’ll learn a lot from our amazing chefs and cooks. You can help with menus and participate in our annual culinary competition. We bring in experts to train you and offer online courses from Rouxbe. And you’ll have room to move up into higher-level leadership roles if you desire.
• Attractive pay and benefits. We offer everything you expect, plus a retirement plan, paid time off, education assistance, pay advances up to $500, recognition programs and free meals.

What you’ll do

You’ll oversee the operation of the culinary department and your team as they prepare outstanding food in accordance with planned menus, following quality standards and sanitary regulations. We’ll count on you to plan, develop, and direct the entire dining experience while ensuring that all resident dietary needs are being met. You will also plan catering and special events, and coordinate services and activities with other departments.

What it takes

• Associate degree in culinary, hospitality, nutritional services, or a related field required, but a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field is preferred
• Certified Dietary manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) certification from the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) preferred, or Registered Dietitian (RD) license
• ServSafe certification required or willing to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
• Five years’ experience in direct food service operational management required
• Experience in a supervisory capacity in a long-term care facility, hospital, or other related medical facility preferred
• Knowledge of dietary practices/therapy and procedures preferred
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and food and catering trends
• Experience in menu planning and development, food cost control, food purchasing, and inventory control required
• Financial management and budgetary accounting skills required

Ohio Living Breckenridge Village is Willoughby’s premier retirement community offering long-term nursing care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and assisted living. We also offer independent living apartments, ranch homes and brownstones. Most importantly, we’re a company that:

• chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
• makes its mission the heart of our organization by consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
• provides an engaging, recognition centered, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith

Why work at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village?

Our residents and employees have access to the Veale Wellness Center, Mahan Cultural Arts Center, and nature trails throughout our park-like campus. Depending on an employee’s  status, they may benefit from:

• competitive wages
• affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement savings
• paid time off including your birthday
• training, continuing education, and education assistance
• pay advances up to $500
• free meals/meal allowance
• the latest technology
• subsidized child care at Clapp Children’s Center
• unlimited career opportunities
• and much more!

Who is Ohio Living?

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults in 50 Ohio counties.

Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.

Our Values:
Care  •  Integrity  •  Customer Service  •  Innovation

Financial Stewardship  •  Leadership  •  Inclusion