{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2d9b53e6867bb6ffee6ecb96","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2d9b53e6867bb6ffee6ecb96","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2d9b53e6867bb6ffee6ecb96","title":"Culinary Manager","description":"Description\n\nCulinary Manager\nThis is a working Manager position - working some shifts as cook/aide.\n\nLead with Purpose. Serve with Heart.\nAt Cascadia Healthcare, great food is about more than nutrition. It's about comfort, dignity, and creating meaningful experiences for our residents every day. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Culinary Manager to lead our Culinary Department and ensure the delivery of exceptional dining services that enhance resident well-being and satisfaction.\n\nAs the Culinary Manager, you will oversee all aspects of food service operations, including menu execution, staff leadership, budgeting, regulatory compliance, food safety, and resident satisfaction. Working closely with the facility's Registered Dietitian and Executive Leadership Team, you will help create outstanding dining experience while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and nutritional care.\n\nLead Culinary Operations\n\nDirect and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Culinary Department.\n\nPlan, organize, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve culinary services and programs.\n\nEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, company policies, and food safety standards.\n\nMaintain readiness for state surveys and inspections and lead corrective action efforts when needed.\n\nDeliver Exceptional Resident Dining Experiences\n\nPartner with the Registered Dietitian to develop and customize regular and therapeutic menus.\n\nEnsure physician-ordered diets are accurately implemented and maintained.\n\nGather resident feedback through meal rounds, resident councils, and direct interactions to continuously improve dining services.\n\nMonitor meal quality, presentation, temperatures, and service standards across all dining locations.\n\nManage Food Safety & Quality\n\nEnsure food is received, stored, prepared, and served according to sanitation and food safety regulations.\n\nOversee food production processes that preserve nutritional value, flavor, appearance, and quality.\n\nMonitor nourishment, supplement, and meal distribution to ensure residents receive appropriate nutritional care.\n\nDevelop and Lead Your Team\n\nRecruit, hire, train, coach, and develop Culinary Department staff.\n\nCreate schedules that maintain appropriate staffing levels and support operational needs.\n\nConduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing education and development opportunities.\n\nFoster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service.\n\nManage Resources & Department Performance\n\nOversee purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships to maintain adequate supplies within budget.\n\nMonitor departmental expenditures and communicate budgetary needs to facility leadership.\n\nParticipate in performance improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary committees.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and resident satisfaction.\n\nQualifications & Skills\n\nStrong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.\n\nUnderstanding of nutrition principles and therapeutic diets.\n\nExperience with quantity food production and hospitality operations.\n\nProven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.\n\nStrong organizational, budgeting, and problem-solving abilities.\n\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, staff, and leadership.\n\nDetail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.\n\nKnowledge of long-term care regulations and food service compliance standards preferred.\n\nWhy Join Cascadia Healthcare?\nAt Cascadia Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents every day. We value leaders who are committed to hospitality, quality care, innovation, and creating positive experiences through exceptional food service.\n\nOther Benefits of Joining Cascadia Healthcare:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance.\n\n401(k)\n\nPaid Vacation and sick time.\n\nLife, short, and long-term disability insurance.\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP).\n\nSupportive, team-oriented environment.\n\nOpportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and families.\n\nA workplace that values compassion, leadership, and growth.\n\nIf you're a culinary professional who thrives in leadership and is passionate about serving others, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nImportant Information\nAll employees of Cascadia Healthcare must successfully complete and clear all state-required background check requirements before having contact with patients or residents.\n\nRequirements\nEducation\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\n\nDegree in dietetic technology, dietetics, culinary arts, or foodservice management preferred.\n\nLicenses/Certification\n\nFood Handlers permit if required per state regulations.\n\nServSafe Food Safety Certification required.\n\nOne or more of the following required:\n\nCertified Dietary Manager (CDM),\n\nCertified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) with the Dietary Manager’s Association\n\nDietetic Technician, Registered, with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or,\n\nCertification with the American Culinary Federation\n\nValid driver’s license\n\nExperience\n\nTwo years’ experience in large quantity food preparation required.\n\nOne year of experience in a supervisory role required.\n\nSix months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.\n\nOne year of experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Colfax","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T03:27:30.520Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"35-1011.00","title":"Chefs and Head Cooks","slug":"chefs-and-head-cooks"}],"industries":[{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"},{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"622110","title":"General Medical and Surgical Hospitals","slug":"general-medical-and-surgical-hospitals"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Culinary Manager","description":"Description\n\nCulinary Manager\nThis is a working Manager position - working some shifts as cook/aide.\n\nLead with Purpose. Serve with Heart.\nAt Cascadia Healthcare, great food is about more than nutrition. It's about comfort, dignity, and creating meaningful experiences for our residents every day. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Culinary Manager to lead our Culinary Department and ensure the delivery of exceptional dining services that enhance resident well-being and satisfaction.\n\nAs the Culinary Manager, you will oversee all aspects of food service operations, including menu execution, staff leadership, budgeting, regulatory compliance, food safety, and resident satisfaction. Working closely with the facility's Registered Dietitian and Executive Leadership Team, you will help create outstanding dining experience while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and nutritional care.\n\nLead Culinary Operations\n\nDirect and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Culinary Department.\n\nPlan, organize, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve culinary services and programs.\n\nEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, company policies, and food safety standards.\n\nMaintain readiness for state surveys and inspections and lead corrective action efforts when needed.\n\nDeliver Exceptional Resident Dining Experiences\n\nPartner with the Registered Dietitian to develop and customize regular and therapeutic menus.\n\nEnsure physician-ordered diets are accurately implemented and maintained.\n\nGather resident feedback through meal rounds, resident councils, and direct interactions to continuously improve dining services.\n\nMonitor meal quality, presentation, temperatures, and service standards across all dining locations.\n\nManage Food Safety & Quality\n\nEnsure food is received, stored, prepared, and served according to sanitation and food safety regulations.\n\nOversee food production processes that preserve nutritional value, flavor, appearance, and quality.\n\nMonitor nourishment, supplement, and meal distribution to ensure residents receive appropriate nutritional care.\n\nDevelop and Lead Your Team\n\nRecruit, hire, train, coach, and develop Culinary Department staff.\n\nCreate schedules that maintain appropriate staffing levels and support operational needs.\n\nConduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing education and development opportunities.\n\nFoster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service.\n\nManage Resources & Department Performance\n\nOversee purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships to maintain adequate supplies within budget.\n\nMonitor departmental expenditures and communicate budgetary needs to facility leadership.\n\nParticipate in performance improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary committees.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and resident satisfaction.\n\nQualifications & Skills\n\nStrong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.\n\nUnderstanding of nutrition principles and therapeutic diets.\n\nExperience with quantity food production and hospitality operations.\n\nProven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.\n\nStrong organizational, budgeting, and problem-solving abilities.\n\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, staff, and leadership.\n\nDetail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.\n\nKnowledge of long-term care regulations and food service compliance standards preferred.\n\nWhy Join Cascadia Healthcare?\nAt Cascadia Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents every day. We value leaders who are committed to hospitality, quality care, innovation, and creating positive experiences through exceptional food service.\n\nOther Benefits of Joining Cascadia Healthcare:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance.\n\n401(k)\n\nPaid Vacation and sick time.\n\nLife, short, and long-term disability insurance.\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP).\n\nSupportive, team-oriented environment.\n\nOpportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and families.\n\nA workplace that values compassion, leadership, and growth.\n\nIf you're a culinary professional who thrives in leadership and is passionate about serving others, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nImportant Information\nAll employees of Cascadia Healthcare must successfully complete and clear all state-required background check requirements before having contact with patients or residents.\n\nRequirements\nEducation\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\n\nDegree in dietetic technology, dietetics, culinary arts, or foodservice management preferred.\n\nLicenses/Certification\n\nFood Handlers permit if required per state regulations.\n\nServSafe Food Safety Certification required.\n\nOne or more of the following required:\n\nCertified Dietary Manager (CDM),\n\nCertified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) with the Dietary Manager’s Association\n\nDietetic Technician, Registered, with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or,\n\nCertification with the American Culinary Federation\n\nValid driver’s license\n\nExperience\n\nTwo years’ experience in large quantity food preparation required.\n\nOne year of experience in a supervisory role required.\n\nSix months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.\n\nOne year of experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-09T03:27:30.520Z","dateModified":"2026-08-09T03:27:30.520Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Socket","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Colfax","addressRegion":"WA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"2d9b53e6867bb6ffee6ecb96"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2d9b53e6867bb6ffee6ecb96"}}