Culinary Manager

Bay Harbor Memory Care and Assisted Living of DeForest; La Crescent (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bay Harbor Senior Living of La Crescent is seeking a Culinary Manager to lead all dining operations for residents, ensure nutrition and safety standards, and supervise food service staff. The role collaborates with clinical teams to meet dietary requirements and manage budgets and purchasing.

Strong leadership and 21+ with ServSafe/CFPM are required. The position offers full-time hours in La Crescent, MN with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to obtain CFPM/ServSafe within 90 days.
• Minimum 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Must be 21+ and able to stand for extended periods.
• Good reading/writing in English and strong interpersonal skills with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and evaluate all dining staff, including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Oversee dining operations: menu planning, food prep, and meal service for daily and special events.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to meet dietary requirements, including texture-modified diets.
• Develop and manage the department budget, monitor expenses, and oversee purchasing and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations; maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.
• Lead inspections, audits, and corrective actions as needed.
• Engage with residents to gather feedback and improve the dining experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Certified Food Protection Manager

Job description

Culinary Manager | Senior Living
$38,000 - $55,000/year | Full-Time
Bay Harbor Senior Living of La Crescent | La Crescent, MN

If you want a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!
• Competitive Pay: $38,000 - $55,000/year, based on experience
• Schedule: Full-time, Exempt; Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with on-call responsibility for the Dietary Department
  • Holiday and weekend rotations required
• Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as the people we serve!
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, supervise, and evaluate all food service staff, including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management, while fostering a service-oriented culture centered on dignity, respect, and responsiveness to seniors
• Oversee all dining operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and meal service for daily meals, special events, and holidays, ensuring menus are nutritious, resident-centered, and appropriate for senior dietary needs
• Collaborate with clinical and wellness teams to meet prescribed dietary requirements, including therapeutic and texture-modified diets
• Develop and manage the department budget, monitor expenses, control costs, and oversee purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal health, sanitation, and safety regulations, maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen and dining environment
• Lead and support inspections, audits, and corrective actions as needed
• Engage with residents to gather feedback, address concerns promptly and professionally, and continuously enhance the overall dining experience

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Experience in food service in a long-term care environment
• Minimum of 2yearsof management or supervisory experience
• ServSafe Manager Certification required
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) required, or the ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment
• Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, and squat for extended periods
• Capable of lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs independently and up to 50 lbs with assistance; able to push and pull objects as needed
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, visitors, staff, and external agencies
• Proficient in reading, writing, and following instructions in English

Benefits Available to You:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.