Boden Apple Valley - Culinary Director

Lifespark Careers•Apple Valley, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boden Senior Living of Apple Valley, a Lifespark Senior Living Community, is looking for a Culinary Director to join their growing team. Boden Senior Living of Apple Valley opened in July 2022 and is located in Apple Valley, MN. This community helps seniors Age Magnificently in a gorgeous 64-unit, apartment-style community providing Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care services. Boden Senior Living of Apple Valley is a growing community with a passionate team who assists residents. Boden was voted Readers Best Assisted Living in 2023. The Director of Culinary becomes family and impacts the lives of residents in a Lifespark Senior Living Community. In this position, you are responsible for meeting high standards in the areas of meal preparation, communication, record keeping, and effectively working with employees, residents, and their families to ensure high-quality and nutritional dietary services.

Requirements

Must be adaptable, flexible to changes, and able to prioritize and organize work efficiently to accomplish workload within time allotted.
Must have a current ServSafe Certification.
A minimum of one year experience in dietary field is preferred.
Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, resident’s families and employees.
Must have proficient knowledge of computer systems, including email use.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory and ordering of food and culinary supplies, including reviewing and adhering to departmental budget.
Hire, train and supervise culinary employees.
Maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders such as residents, their families, staff, and the community.
Participate in facility leadership meetings, Interdisciplinary Team meetings, Quality Assurance/Improvement, Care Conferences, and other facility meetings as required.
Interview residents and families to ensure nutritional needs are met.
Nutritional monitoring of residents through assessments, progress notes and dietary care planning.
Process and review diet orders to ensure compliance with physician orders.