Director Culinary Services-DCS

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in a healthcare setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support healing and well-being for those we serve. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference each day, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a team that values respect, teamwork, and doing the job right
• Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills
• Competitive Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more

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• 7–10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
• 3–5+ years in a Director/Regional/Executive Chef role with P&L accountability
• Demonstrated success managing:
• Multi-unit or large campus dining operations
• Retail, resident dining, and catering services
• Annual budgets, food/labor cost controls, and financial forecasting
• Experience in senior living, acute care, or healthcare dining highly preferred
• Proven ability to lead teams of 30–100+ associates across multiple departments
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with GPO/vendor contract negotiations
• Experience opening new accounts or major program transitions
• Culinary innovation in wellness and lifestyle dining
• Multi-site oversight or regional support background