Culinary Director

Eben Ezer • Deephaven, MN

135d • $28 - $40

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing all dining services operations and ensuring that meals are prepared and presented in accordance with applicable regulations and customer expectations. The working hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 3 PM.

Requirements

• One to Three Years Performance Management Skills.
• Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) issued by State of Minnesota within 90 Days.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Applied Science Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree in Food Service.
• Certified Dietary Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages all aspects of dining services operations.
• Follows Corporate menus.
• Manages inventory and food/supplies budget.
• Assists with planning and developing menus for the upcoming week.
• Prepares and/or oversees food preparation ensuring that proper sanitation and food handling techniques are used.
• Makes substitutions and revisions as necessary to accommodate special dietary needs of residents.
• Maintains storage area and inventories.
• Ensures that kitchen and storage areas are clean and orderly.
• Properly cooks foods to specified temperatures.
• Ensures products meet temperature and quality standards.
• Follows standardized recipes and products to ensure consistency in quality and nutritional value.
• Weighs and measures ingredients per standardized recipes.
• Uses correct portioning utensils.
• Assembles food within specified time frames.
• Prepares bakery items per standardized recipes.
• Accurately completes tasks listed on daily preparation sheets.
• Assists with special events.
• Has proper knowledge and prep of texturized diets utilizing International Dysphagia Diet Standardization (IDDSI).
• Sanitizes equipment and work area after each use.
• Maintains a 'clean as you go' attitude.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment after each use or per the routine cleaning schedule.
• Uses appropriate equipment and chemicals according to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintains separate clean and dirty areas in the work area.
• Hires and supervises dining staff.
• Ensures that new employees are properly trained and oriented to their job responsibilities.
• Provides ongoing performance feedback and addresses performance issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Conducts 90-day and annual performance reviews in a timely manner.
• Promotes working relations and teamwork among employees.
• Promotes positive resident relations and satisfaction.
• Ensures that the dining area is clean and inviting.
• Welcomes residents, initiates conversation, and encourages socialization.
• Solicits resident feedback and suggestions.
• Listens to complaints and responds professionally and appropriately.
• Refers issues to Executive Director as appropriate.
• Accommodates resident requests such as requests for substitute foods, change in seating, etc.
• Works with residents and families in planning private gatherings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement.
• Early access to earned wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Associate degree