Culinary Manager at Mountain Valley of Cascadia – Kellogg, Idaho

Join Our Team at Mountain Valley of Cascadia

Are you a passionate leader with a heart for hospitality and healthcare? We’re looking for a Culinary Manager to lead our dietary team and create a dining experience that truly enhances residents' lives.

In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of our Culinary Department—ensuring high-quality meals, excellent service, and compliance with healthcare regulations—while building a strong, motivated team.

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Culinary Department
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appealing, and tailored to resident needs and preferences
• Collaborate with a Registered Dietitian to deliver high-quality nutritional care
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company regulations
• Oversee food ordering, budgeting, and inventory management
• Supervise, train, and schedule culinary staff to ensure excellent service
• Conduct meal rounds and gather feedback from residents and families
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and quality standards are consistently met
• Participate in surveys, audits, and performance improvement initiatives

• Experience in food service management (healthcare or long-term care preferred)
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and basic nutrition
• Ability to manage budgets, staffing, and department operations
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Passion for providing exceptional service to residents

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in residents’ daily lives
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Growth and leadership opportunities within Cascadia Healthcare
• Work in a setting where your creativity and leadership are valued

All employees of Cascadia Healthcare must pass state-required background checks prior to working with residents.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree in dietetic technology, dietetics, culinary arts, or foodservice management preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification
• One or more of the following required:
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM),
• Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) with the Dietary Manager’s Association
• Dietetic Technician, Registered, with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or,
• Certification with the American Culinary Federation
• Valid driver’s license

Experience

• Two years’ experience in large quantity food preparation required.
• One year of experience in a supervisory role preferred
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• One year of experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.

*Company will pay for the right candidate to obtain any certifications that are preferred or required.