Director of Dietary/Executive Chef

Job DetailsJob Location: PUEBLO, CO 81008Salary Range: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 SalaryThe Center at Park West is looking for a full time Executive Chef to join their team!

This position requires availability to work on the weekends or on call as needed. 

About Us

The Center at Park West is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

We offer beautiful, state of the art facilities

Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care

We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas

Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates

Excellent pay

Generous PTO packages for full time employees

401k employer matching up to 4%

Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits for full time employees (with little to no waiting period)

Job Description:

The primary responsibility of the Dietary Director/Executive Chef to plan, coordinate and manage the Dietary department and to facilitate an extraordinary culinary experience for our patients while adhering to their dietary needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining and management of all dietary staff

Manages inventory, the purchasing of food, supplies and uniforms for the kitchen

Plans and prepares daily menus, along with customized meal plans to fulfill dietary needs of patients

Interacts with patients, family members, Registered Dietician, departmental Directors and staff on a daily basis

Manages the dietary department and staffing within the budget

Maintains a clean, safe and effective work environment

Works and assists in the kitchen as needed

Handles complaints/issues in a timely manner

Performs administrative duties as required by the position

Monitor the facility’s survey reports and assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas

Maintains federal, state and local Department of Health regulations at all times regarding sanitation and safety in all areas of food service operation

Works closely with the Registered Dietician as well as departmental Directors

Prepares meals for company meetings and events

Follows company policies and procedures

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a culinary leadership position in skilled nursing facility (preferred)

Excellent communication skills and the ability to have difficult conversations while maintaining compassion

Must be self-motivated and have excellent follow-through

Have the ability to multi task and keep a calm demeanor even in chaotic situations

Must be able to maintain confidential information

Be a champion of positivity and high morale

Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test