Culinary Coordinator - Full Time - Varying Shifts - Fargo Senior Living Apartments

Eventide • Fargo, ND

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Eventide Fargo Senior Living Apartments in south Fargo, North Dakota, is seeking a full-time Culinary Coordinator to assist the Director of Nutrition and Culinary with the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. The role helps nurture a team environment that provides exceptional customer service while promoting consistent performance, employee accountability, and results.

The Culinary Coordinator prepares high-quality meals, oversees resident dining experiences, supervises Culinary Cooks and Culinary Assistants, and supports kitchen and dining-room operations. The position includes varying shifts and weekend and holiday rotations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: two years of cooking and/or supervisory experience.
• For work in North Dakota, Minnesota, and the specified counties in Nebraska, completion of a food-safety and sanitation course or the ability to become certified through ServSafe or a similar program is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree.
• Two years of cooking and/or supervisory experience.
• Food-safety and sanitation course completion or ability to obtain ServSafe or similar certification, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals according to standardized recipes and direct the use of accurate portion-control standards.
• Supervise the dining experience to support resident satisfaction with meal service.
• Use culinary creativity and initiative to drive change and improve the dining and restaurant experience.
• Supervise staff and dining operations during meal times and day-to-day kitchen and dining-room functions; ensure staff understand expectations and are held accountable.
• Ensure dining rooms, kitchens, kitchenettes, and storage areas are clean and sanitized.
• Check menus daily to confirm all required items are prepared.
• Follow food-safety protocols, including appropriate storage, labeling, and handling of food.
• Operate equipment correctly, safely, and sanitarily, and treat it respectfully.
• Inventory and order food products, maintain adequate stock, and place accurate, timely, cost-effective food and beverage orders.
• Participate in Resident Food Council meetings.
• Oversee the daily operations of Culinary Cooks and Culinary Assistants.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Other employee perks.
• Shift premiums and differentials are available for select positions, based on employment status and shift worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED