Culinary Director: Lead & Elevate Resident Dining

Health Dimensions Group; Ellendale (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Flexible scheduling

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Training and career growth

Job summary

Whispering Oak Place in Minnesota is seeking a Culinary Director / Culinary Manager to lead our dining team, design therapeutic menus, manage budgets, and ensure peak food quality and safety for residents. This role blends hospitality, nutrition, and compassionate service.

You will coach cooks and aides, partner with the Registered Dietitian, and drive a positive kitchen culture while delivering timely, beautifully presented meals that meet residents' needs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• CDM certification or eligible to sit for the exam.
• Completion of an accredited nutrition services or food service management program (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years in institutional food service management preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, quantity food prep, budgeting, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of the culinary department, including menu planning, food preparation, staffing, and budgeting.
• Create seasonal and therapeutic menus tailored to residents' tastes and dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, cleanliness, and resident satisfaction.
• Work with the Registered Dietitian to meet regulatory and nutritional requirements.
• Lead kitchen readiness for health inspections and licensing surveys.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Kitchen tech

Reporting tools

Education

CDM certification

Nutrition services/food service management program

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

Whispering Oak Place in Minnesota is seeking a Culinary Director / Culinary Manager to lead our dining team, design therapeutic menus, manage budgets, and ensure peak food quality and safety for residents. This role blends hospitality, nutrition, and compassionate service.

You will coach cooks and aides, partner with the Registered Dietitian, and drive a positive kitchen culture while delivering timely, beautifully presented meals that meet residents' needs and regulatory standards.