Nutrition & Culinary Services Director I

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Minnetonka, MN

2d•$61,277 - $76,565•Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Beacon Hill is seeking a Nutrition & Culinary Services Director to join their team. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nutrition & Culinary Services staff and program to ensure high-quality customer meals and dining services, adhering to regulations and best practices. The position is part of the site leadership team and participates in strategic planning and programming to achieve operational goals. The Director will oversee meal preparation and service, solicit customer feedback, develop attractive and nutritious menus, and maintain accurate documentation. They will also focus on creating a positive dining experience that promotes resident independence and well-being.

Requirements

Care Center: Enrolled in or a graduate of a dietary manager course with current state certification.
Housing and Assisted Living: Current Food Safety Certification.
Three to five (3 - 5) years’ 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.
Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, family members, visitors, and the general public.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning and implementation of strategies and programming that assure high quality customer meals while achieving short and long-term operational goals and objectives for the site.
Oversee the meal preparation and service based on established menus, regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices.
Assist with the meal process as necessary.
Regularly solicit customer feedback and incorporate solutions regarding the quality and satisfaction with meals served into meal and service planning.
Develop menus and recipes that are attractive, nutritious and palatable with a focus on customer requests/satisfaction.
Maintain and monitor accurate meal documentation records per established procedures.
Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all customers.
Create a positive dining experience for customers that promotes their independence, choice and overall well being.
Encourage resident participation in the dining program, and meal activities.
Oversee the entire dining process for all customers.