Nutrition & Culinary Services Director I

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$61,277 - $76,565

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) - Highland Path is seeking a Nutrition & Culinary Services Director to plan, organize, develop, evaluate, and direct the Nutrition & Culinary Services staff and program. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality customer meals and dining services consistent with regulations and established best practices. The Director is a member of the site leadership team and participates in planning and implementing strategies and programs to achieve meal-quality standards and the site’s short- and long-term operational goals. The Director reports to the Site Leader, directly supervises Nutrition & Culinary Services staff—including supervisors, cooks/chefs, and servers—and oversees contracted services for the program. Highland Path is a senior living community in St. Paul, Minnesota, offering independent living, assisted living, and assisted living with memory care. The position oversees meal preparation and service, menu and recipe development, meal documentation, customer feedback, and communication with customers. It also oversees the dining process and promotes an experience that supports residents’ independence, choice, and well-being.

Requirements

Current Food Safety Certification for Housing and Assisted Living.
Three to five years of leadership experience in food service.
Demonstrated competencies in food service management and operations, quality management, staff development, cooking, clinical nutrition for the elderly, and community outreach.
Flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, family members, visitors, and the general public.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’s mission and operating philosophies.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with all customers.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the site leadership team in planning and implementing strategies and programming for high-quality meals and the site’s operational goals.
Oversee meal preparation and service in accordance with menus, regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
Assist with the meal process as needed.
Solicit customer feedback and incorporate solutions into meal and service planning.
Develop attractive, nutritious, and palatable menus and recipes with attention to customer requests and satisfaction.
Maintain and monitor accurate meal documentation records according to established procedures.
Establish and maintain effective communication systems with customers.
Create a positive dining experience that promotes customers’ independence, choice, and overall well-being.
Encourage resident participation in the dining program and meal activities.
Oversee the dining process for all customers.
Direct Nutrition & Culinary Services staff and oversee contracted services for the program.

Benefits

Health insurance, including applicable HSA and FSA options, for eligible full-time benefits-eligible employees.
Dental insurance for eligible full-time benefits-eligible employees.
Employer HSA contribution for eligible health plans.
Life insurance (AD&D) for eligible full-time benefits-eligible employees.
Retirement plan with eligibility for an employer match.
Holiday pay and extended sick for eligible full-time benefits-eligible employees.
Vision insurance for benefits-eligible employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage for benefits-eligible employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Accident and hospitalization coverage for benefits-eligible employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Education assistance programs for benefits-eligible employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Accrued paid time off for all employees.
Same-day pay for all employees.
Employee assistance program for all employees.
College partnership educational discounts for all employees.
Access to Learn to Live resources for all employees.