Cassia

Culinary Director

Westhaven - Boone, IA - Full Time

Westhaven, now managed by Cassia, is hiring a Culinary Director to help lead our team!  Known for our small-town and tight-knit, mission-driven culture, Westhaven is a place where relationships matter and employees feel valued. This is an excellent leadership opportunity for someone who is passionate about hospitality, quality food service, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults.

As the Culinary Director, you will oversee daily operations of the Food & Nutrition Services department to ensure exceptional dining experiences and high-quality nutritional care for our residents. You will lead and supervise culinary staff, coordinate menus with dietitians, manage scheduling, and ensure compliance with food service regulations. The ideal candidate has at least two years of supervisory experience, prior commercial cooking experience, strong communication skills, and a ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain).

Position Type: Full-Time, benefits eligible position

Location: 112 W 4th St, Boone, IA 50036

Culinary Director Responsibilities:

  • Ensure appropriate nutritional care is provided to all residents.
  • Coordinate with home office dietitians to plan meals at the campus.
  • Oversee daily operations of the Culinary Services department.
  • Guarantee meals, snacks, and supplements are planned, prepared, and served to residents in a pleasant atmosphere.
  • Complete nutritional interviews with residents.
  • Recruit, hire, and supervise department staff.
  • Prepare employee schedules, maintain attendance records, and approve payroll.
  • Promote special food events (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc.) for residents and guests.
  • Perform additional tasks as required.
Culinary Director Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of leadership/ supervisory experience required.
  • ServSafe certificate required or obtained upon hire.
  • CDM preferred, but not required.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal food service regulations, preferred.
  • Large scale batch cooking experience required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Westhaven Benefits:
  • Competitive Wages
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
  • Paid time off
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 

About Us: 

Here at Westhaven, we are known for our small town feel and tight-knit community. Initially, Westhaven began as a Swedish Old Folks’ Home, dedicated for retired Swedish Evangelical Free Church Pastors. As an integral part of the Evangelical Free Church, we are mission driven community and offer compassionate and career growth support to our employees. We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work. 

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://westhavencommunity.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

 

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

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