Culinary Services Director
About The Position
The Shores of Lake Phalen, a premier retirement community in Maplewood, MN, provides quality care to residents in an Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This role is responsible for the management, planning, and directing of the culinary service department and supervising dining services staff. The position ensures high-quality food service for residents by adhering to food service standards, policies, procedures, equipment, systems, city and state regulations, and maintaining work areas. The Culinary Services Director also coordinates with nursing staff to meet resident needs, orders supplies, maintains inventory control, and ensures budgetary guidelines are met. A key responsibility includes daily cooking in the kitchen.
Requirements
- At least 3-5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager or Culinary Director in restaurants, hotels, SNF, or senior living.
- An associate degree or better in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality Management or Certified Executive Chef (CEC, ACF).
- Serve Safe Certification or Certified Dining Manager (CDM).
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the management, planning and directing the activities of the culinary service department and managing/supervising dining services staff.
- Responsible for food service standards, policies and procedures, equipment, systems, city and state regulations and work areas while providing the highest quality of food service for Residents.
- Coordinates closely with nursing staff to ensure residents’ needs are constantly being met, as needed.
- Orders all supplies and maintains inventory control. Verify orders received, assuring needed goods are on hand. Ensure that all budgetary guidelines are achieved.
- Must be willing and able to cook daily in the kitchen.
Benefits
- Competitive wage/salary
- Health and dental insurance
- 401k with company match
- Flexible scheduling
- Company support for educational and learning opportunities
- Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
- Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances
- 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts
- PTO available day one
- Paid Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
