Director of Culinary Operations (up to $135k)

AVI Foodsystems is looking for a unique driver of cultural transformation as the Director of Culinary Operations to lead our culinary team at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. The salary for this position is up to $135,000.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the nation's most respected and trusted food service companies. Providing comprehensive food services focusing on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service, and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to every day.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cultural transformation of the culinary department
• Lead and develop the kitchen, preparation, and presentation of foods by chefs, cooks and other team members, overseeing that all the food items are prepared as determined by our culinary standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Develop culinary leaders to be qualified and effective in skills and behaviors
• Guardian of learning and process improvement
• Model of a healthy culture
• Visible action and presence within operations
• Build a culture of collaboration within food services and amongst hospital administration and leaders.
• Agent of self-awareness
• Oversees and ensures we achieve and exceed Press Ganey results for patient programs, retail programs, revenue and services
• Lead high-volume catering environment
• Ensure and maintain compliance with the safety and sanitation program