Corporate Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Corporate Operations Specialist

Pay 14

Reports To:

Salary: 85,000.00 - 125,000.00

Other Forms of Compensation:

The Strategic Dining difference is in the support we deliver, not only focusing on successful systems, techniques, and tools, but improving the community’s dining experiences, community cost savings and increased resident satisfaction. We accomplish this by being a true partner to our clients and communities and focus our efforts on meeting those goals, that are unique to each location.

Job Summary

The Corporate Operations Specialist serves as a strategic partner in enhancing culinary programs and driving innovation across the organization. This role supports menu development, training, and programmatic execution to elevate the dining experience and align with market trends. The specialist collaborates closely with client culinary leaders and supply chain teams to optimize product selection, ensure consistency, and deliver impactful culinary solutions at the corporate level.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Enhancements: Guide the creation of menu items that align with managed order guides and support operational efficiency.
• Efficiency-Enhancing Seminars: Partner with corporate culinary leaders to train teams through product demos, tastings, and implementation workshops.
• Programmatic Enhancements: Curate specialty and novelty programming that reflects current food trends and enhances the dining experience, with corporate-level support for execution and deployment.
• Menu Analysis: Collaborate with culinary and supply chain teams to analyze menu mix and product trends, proposing proactive adjustments and alternative programming based on data insights.
• Training & Mentoring: Provide training and mentorship upon request, validate culinary outputs, and maintain comprehensive training materials for team development.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of Senior Living and Healthcare business
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience in foodservice operations (ideal).
• Proven experience in menu development, culinary training, and program execution.
• Strong understanding of food trends, supply chain dynamics, and data-driven menu analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead seminars, mentor staff, and manage multiple operational initiatives simultaneously.

Apply to Strategic Dining today!

Strategic Dining is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Strategic Dining are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Strategic Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1479581

Strategic Dining Services

LYN PELLEGRINI

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