WHO WE ARE:

The Village Health & Rehabilitation offers 193 skilled nursing beds and provides the support residents and patients need through a wide range of skilled nursing care, restorative therapies and memory care. This award-winning community has been serving the Missoula area since 1981. Our neighboring community, The Village Senior Residence, offers independent living, assisted living and memory care if other services or care is needed. It is the commitment of our team members to help each resident and patient lead a purposeful life and strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.

KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS:

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written.
• Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Food Service Manager Certification (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts and/or three or more years of culinary and food preparation experience in a directly related field.
• Three or more years of management experience in culinary cooking or a directly related hospitality management role.

The Director of Culinary Operations plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the culinary department/staff and ensure that day-to-day operations are performed effectively, within a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory compliance and with platinum service.