Buttoned Up Services recently placed a full-time Kitchen Manager at a faith-based nursing home in the St. Louis area. This marks our first full-time placement, demonstrating our ability to provide comprehensive staffing solutions beyond temporary staffing.
Our journey with this client began nearly a year ago, when we provided them with a temporary dishwasher. Over the following months, our relationship grew as we supplied more support staff, including a prep cook. The nursing home eventually sought our help in finding a permanent full-time Kitchen Manager who would fit seamlessly into their unique faith-based environment.
Understanding the Client’s Needs
Finding the right fit for our client was crucial. They emphasized the importance of the right temperament—people who would be able to thrive in their faith-based environment and work well with their existing staff, which they consider family.
To meet this challenge, our team developed a candidate profile, refined job descriptions, and conducted extensive interviews. This position required a unique blend of skills: a hands-on manager who could both lead the kitchen team and jump in to cook when necessary. The role involved supervising staff, managing inventory, and overseeing nutrition and diet planning for the facility’s residents.
Our Recruitment Process
Leveraging our extensive database of candidates and using targeted recruitment strategies, our team identified several promising prospects. Our approach goes beyond simply posting job ads:
- We use advanced search techniques to identify qualified professionals.
- We employ various outreach methods to connect with active and passive job seekers.
- We tap into our growing network of industry connections to find hidden talent.
This multi-faceted approach enables us to access a broader pool of qualified candidates, including those who might not respond to traditional job postings.
We interviewed all candidates, assessing their suitability based on our client’s specific requirements. We then presented our findings to the nursing home’s HR Director and Director of Operations, engaging in detailed discussions to narrow down the selection.
Finding the Perfect Match
After careful consideration and additional conversations with the top candidates, our client extended an offer to their preferred candidate. The successful candidate brought extensive experience from a similar faith-based institution and demonstrated the leadership skills and hands-on approach required for the Kitchen Manager position. Their availability due to a recent career change, combined with their desire to return to a leadership role, made them an ideal fit for our client’s needs.
Addressing Industry Challenges
We understand the challenges many organizations face in finding the right talent for specialized roles like food service management. The dietary and food service aspect often gets overlooked because those roles aren’t readily available in many networks.
Buttoned Up’s success in placing a full-time Kitchen Manager for this care facility highlights our ability to bridge this gap and provide tailored staffing solutions. By leveraging our extensive resources, industry knowledge, and personalized approach, we can meet the diverse staffing needs of clients across various sectors and locations.
Looking to the Future
As we continue to expand our services throughout Missouri and beyond, we remain committed to delivering exceptional staffing solutions that drive our clients’ success. Our methods are adaptable and effective in any market, allowing us to serve clients wherever they are located.
Are you facing challenges in finding the right fit for specialized roles in your organization? Don’t let staffing difficulties hold you back. Contact Buttoned Up Services today to learn how we can provide tailored staffing solutions for your unique needs. Let’s work together to find the perfect candidates who will help your business thrive.
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