{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f2cb89d3fa2faf31bfaffe4a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2cb89d3fa2faf31bfaffe4a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2cb89d3fa2faf31bfaffe4a","title":"Culinary Manager","description":"Description\n\nAnacortes Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in Anacortes, Washington. We are looking for a Culinary Manager to lead our day‑to‑day dining operations.\n\nAs the Culinary Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Culinary Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and as directed by the facility’s Chief Executive Officer. In this role, you will work in collaboration with the designated Registered Dietitian to ensure that qualify food service and nutritional care is provided to the facility residents.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nLead, plan, and oversee all culinary operations in alignment with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.\n\nEnsure departmental compliance through routine inspections, audits, evaluations, and action planning.\n\nActively participate in performance improvement initiatives, interdisciplinary committees, and the long‑term care survey process, including survey preparedness, onsite participation, and plan of correction development.\n\nMaintain strong communication and collaboration with facility leadership and all departments, routinely reporting risks, needs, and improvement opportunities to the CEO.\n\nManage departmental budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, and expense tracking within approved financial parameters.\n\nRecruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise Culinary Department staff to ensure adequate coverage and high standards of performance.\n\nProvide ongoing staff education, conduct in‑services and departmental meetings, and complete performance evaluations with appropriate coaching and corrective action.\n\nPartner with the Registered Dietitian to develop, implement, and maintain regular and therapeutic menus that meet physician orders, regulatory standards, and resident preferences.\n\nMonitor meal service operations to ensure food quality, safety, presentation, temperature control, and timely service across all dining locations.\n\nEnsure accurate processing of diet orders, nourishment plans, supplements, and tray cards.\n\nConduct meal rounds and regularly engage residents, families, and staff to gather feedback and improve the dining experience.\n\nOversee sanitation, food safety, and infection control practices to prevent foodborne illness.\n\nStay current on long‑term care regulations, food safety standards, and industry trends, and incorporate best practices as appropriate.\n\nExercise independent judgment and discretion while upholding the company’s Code of Business Conduct and professional standards.\n\nPerform additional duties as assigned and work collaboratively across the facility.\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\n\nWhat We Offer:\n\nCompetitive Pay: starting at $28/hour, depending on experience\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n\n401(k) retirement plan\n\nPaid vacation and sick time\n\nLife, short-term, and long-term disability insurance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nSupportive leadership and growth opportunities\n\nRequirements\nRequired Qualifications\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\n\nMinimum of two (2) years of experience in large‑quantity food preparation\n\nAt least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role\n\nServSafe Food Safety Certification\n\nFood Handler Permit, as required by state regulations\n\nOne or more of the following credentials:\n\nCertified Dietary Manager (CDM)\n\nCertified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) through the Dietary Managers Association\n\nDietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration\n\nCertification through the American Culinary Federation (ACF)\n\nValid driver’s license\n\nAbility to successfully complete required background checks and clearances in accordance with state regulations prior to resident contact\n\nPreferred Qualifications: degree in dietetic technology, dietetics, culinary arts, or foodservice management; experience working in a skilled nursing or long‑term care environment; experience with therapeutic diet preparation and physician‑ordered diets\n\nNote: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per eachstate’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Anacortes","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T04:00:53.799Z","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":"623110","title":"Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)","slug":"nursing-care-facilities-skilled-nursing-facilities"},{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Culinary Manager","description":"Description\n\nAnacortes Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in Anacortes, Washington. We are looking for a Culinary Manager to lead our day‑to‑day dining operations.\n\nAs the Culinary Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Culinary Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and as directed by the facility’s Chief Executive Officer. 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