Hiring: Director of Dietary/Executive Chef Company: Veritas Management Group Location: Pueblo, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 12:57:18 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Chef About the job Experience: •2 years’ experience in a culinary leadership position in skilled nursing facility (preferred) •Minimum 2 years’ experience in a culinary leadership position in skilled nursing facility (preferred) Required Skills: •The primary responsibility of the Dietary Director/Executive Chef to plan, coordinate and manage the Dietary department and to facilitate an extraordinary culinary experience for our patients while adhering to their dietary needs. •Lead and oversee the hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining and management of all dietary staff •Manages inventory, the purchasing of food, supplies and uniforms for the kitchen •Plans and prepares daily menus, along with customized meal plans to fulfill dietary needs of patients •Interacts with patients, family members, Registered Dietician, departmental Directors and staff on a daily basis •Manages the dietary department and staffing within the budget •Maintains a clean, safe and effective work environment •Works and assists in the kitchen as needed Qualifications: •Excellent communication skills and the ability to have difficult conversations while maintaining compassion •Must be self-motivated and have excellent follow-through •Have the ability to multi task and keep a calm demeanor even in chaotic situations •Must be able to maintain confidential information •Be a champion of positivity and high morale •Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test Compensation: •Generous PTO packages for full time employees Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!