Culinary Lead

Lifespacecareers; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 26,284 - 36,189; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace is seeking a Dietary Assistant Lead at Friendship Village of Bloomington, MN. Join a dedicated Culinary team to oversee meal distribution according to diet orders and ensure quality, temperature control, and guest engagement.

You will direct dietary aides, orient new staff, manage inventory, maintain daily logs, and support safety and cleanliness of dining areas. Requires HS diploma or equivalent; 2–3 years' related experience; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Two to three years applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a high level of resident and guest engagement.
• Oversee the distribution of meals according to diet orders. Align quality, quantity, and temperature control with menu items.
• Provide work direction and assignments to dietary aides.
• Communicate on-going performance feedback.
• Orient new team members on department procedures. Teach team members the proper use of all department equipment.
• Initiate menu counts of normal diets and special diets and provide weekly tally/production sheets. Print and distribute resident dietary cards.
• Control itemized food, beverage, and supply inventory. Maintain inventory par levels, track inventory and supplies.
• Record daily logs, temperature readings and audit for dates listed on stored food and supplies.
• Facilitate the safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of dining rooms, serving kitchens, and workstations.

Skills

Resident engagement

Meal distribution

Diet orders

Team leadership

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

Community: Friendship Village of Bloomington

Address: 8100 Highwood Drive Bloomington, Minnesota 55438

Pay Range $19.08-$26.27+ Hourly

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our top-notch Culinary team as our new Dietary Assistant Lead today!

A few details about the role:

• Provide and maintain a high level of resident and guest engagement.
• Oversee the distribution of meals according to diet orders. Align quality, quantity, and temperature control with menu items.
• Provide work direction and assignments to dietary aides.
• Communicate on-going performance feedback.
• Orient new team members on department procedures. Teach team members the proper use of all department equipment.
• Initiate menu counts of normal diets and special diets and provide weekly tally/production sheets. Print and distribute resident dietary cards.
• Control itemized food, beverage, and supply inventory. Maintain inventory par levels, track inventory and supplies.
• Record daily logs, temperature readings and audit for dates listed on stored food and supplies.
• Facilitate the safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of dining rooms, serving kitchens, and workstations.

And here's what you need to apply:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
• Two to three years applicable experience.

Compensation Details:

• Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.
• Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Starting pay will be determined by skills, experience, and internal equity.
• Pay determined by level of experience and position-related competencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer