Healthcare Culinary Operations Support Manager - Michigan

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Job Details

Position: Healthcare Culinary Operations Support Manager- Michigan

Location: Due to accelerated growth we're looking for Top Talent throughout the state

Schedule: Varies

Hours: Varies

Pay Rate: 60-70,000/year

Benefits: YES! Eligibility Begins Day 1!

We provide our full-time team members a generous compensation and benefits package, training, opportunity, and support. We provide resources, rewards, and incentives to our valued employees.

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-paid life insurance

Various voluntary programs and insurances

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Plus, various perks!

Pay Frequency:

Weekly - Direct Deposit

Summary

The Operations Support Manager is responsible for serving as the culinary and operations expert within the state including oversight of all aspects of culinary production, purchasing, sustainability, and program development while supporting the opening of new communities within our Senior Living Dining Services vertical.

Essential Functions

Promote and develop existing programs to enhance new concepts that ensure the highest possible quality of food service.

Review, recommend, and standardize prices, products and budgetary allotments regarding food purchasing costs.

May assist with the development of short- and long-term financial goals for units consistent with purchasing objectives.

Actively engage in preparing meals and other products and verify quality and consistency. Observe service delivery and interact with guests to ensure positive guest experiences.

Monitor and forecast food purchasing expenses to ensure company goals are met on a quarterly and annual basis.

Develop short- and long-term operational strategies in partnership with the executive team.

Lead and manage a highly productive, motivated, and driven team through strong communication, empowerment, reward, and coaching techniques.

Manage client relationships to maintain client satisfaction and account retention.

Engage in strategic planning and manage short- and long-term initiatives.

Assess unit manager leadership performance and provide appropriate guidance and/or recognition.

Ensure effective engagement with unit managers and consistent flow of information in both directions to reinforce a culture of collaboration, trust, and open communication.

Establish and monitor meaningful metrics to track operational and leadership effectiveness as well as the impact of programmatic efforts.

Oversight of high-level client catering events.

May oversee operational framework for each unit, such as OSHA regulations, work methods and procedures manuals, and federal and state guidelines on personnel administration and ensure all employees understand and maintain the necessary requirements.

May implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.

Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and units.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Aptitude

Leadership

Culinary Acumen

Performance Management

Communication Proficiency

Customer/Client Focus

Teamwork Oriented

Collaboration

Business Acumen

Presentation Skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position serves as a member of our Operations Support Team and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within the culinary department.

Work Environment

This job operates in a kitchen environment whereby employees may be exposed to and/or required to operate equipment, including but not limited to, an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise. This job will also include operating in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, televisions, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to sit, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and push, pull & lift items weighing 50 pounds or less. Employee may be required to stand for long periods of time. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Travel

This position requires travel within a territory. Up to 90% of time may be spent travelling outside of territory including overnight travel. Candidate does not have to travel outside of Michigan, but the opportunity is there.

Required Education and Experience

Culinary school certificate or degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

5 years of culinary experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Required Eligibility Qualifications

ServSafe Certification

Allergen Awareness Certification (MA)

Who We Are:

NEXDINE Hospitality creates amazing experiences. Our family of brands provide trusted dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services. We proudly serve businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living communities, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to attract great talent, free their passion and creativity, and deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs for each of our client partners. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. It’s about wellness, sustainability, and community. Learn more about what the NEXDINE Experience can mean for you, and how you can experience amazing service at

NEXDINE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. NEXDINE participates in E-Verify