Culinary Experience Director -$2,500 Sign on Bonus

St Therese Home of New Hope•Brooklyn Park, MN

34d•$67,000 - $91,000

About The Position

Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking a experienced, skilled individual to fill the role of Culinary Experience Director to oversee the day-to-day operations within the kitchen and lead our culinary team, providing high-quality meals to the residents at one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. $2,500 Sign on Bonus! The Culinary Experience Director is a full-time position and is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the food and beverage and dining services operations in the community. These responsibilities include oversight of procurement, preparation, and service of the food per the designated Menu Program, financial management of the department, supervising and training team members. They also include ensuring safe food handling and sanitation of food areas, inventory and rotation of products, accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance. You will create and maintain a high level of resident and family engagement and practice your excellent communication and organizational skills by teaching, developing, and inspiring team members. For over 60 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow. For over 15 years, Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake has ensured seniors have every opportunity to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle. With 142 independent living, assisted living, memory care apartments and 64 long-term and transitional care suites, our Brooklyn Park campus is a vibrant, established community where it's easy to establish positive connections.

Requirements

Degree in Culinary Arts, Dietetics, or related field preferred.
CFPM - Certified Food Protection Manager is required.
Minimum three - five years institutional nutrition services experience in a senior care setting is required.
Three - five years supervisory experience within the food service industry.
State and County Survey experience.
Demonstrated working knowledge of nutrition services functions and related federal and state regulations.
Demonstrated abilities to participate in and collaborate with groups.
Ability to positively manage and communicate change and to model appropriate behaviors to staff and others.
High level of commitment to and success with effective customer service skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Effective time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software, including word processing, graphics, and spreadsheet applications

Responsibilities

Providing overall leadership and management of the food and beverage and dining services operations in the community.
Oversight of procurement, preparation, and service of the food per the designated Menu Program
Financial management of the department
Supervising and training team members
Ensuring safe food handling and sanitation of food areas, inventory and rotation of products, accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance.
Create and maintain a high level of resident and family engagement
Teaching, developing, and inspiring team members.