Culinary Service Assistant Director

The VIllas at St Louis Park; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet

Free Single Medical Insurance

Loan reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunities

Paid Time Off – Vacation Time

401(k) with annual contribution match

Referral bonuses

Career path to other positions within/

our growing company!

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare Management is seeking an Assistant Director of Culinary Services to lead the culinary team in a geriatric care setting. You will ensure therapeutic, resident-centered meals while supervising staff and maintaining compliance with quality standards.

In this role you will plan menus, manage budgets, and collaborate with the Culinary Services Director to provide high-quality nutrition and food service to residents, guests, and staff in Minnesota facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a desire and commitment to work with geriatric residents and understand their special needs.
• Must have strong clear communication and commitment to improving knowledge of culinary services for older persons.
• Must be able to follow directions, communicate clearly, cooperate with co-workers and perform assigned tasks.
• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community.
• Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read and write in English

Responsibilities

• Resident-Centered Nutrition & Meal Service: Plan, prepare, and serve nutritional and therapeutic meals meeting physician orders and resident preferences.
• Menu Execution & Food Preparation Standards: Follow menus, recipes, portion control, and special diet orders for safe, attractive meals.
• Department Oversight & Staff Leadership: Supervise, schedule, orient, and train Culinary Services staff; lead in the Director's absence.
• Inventory, Ordering & Equipment Management: Manage inventory, budget-conscious purchasing, storage, and report equipment needs.
• Sanitation, Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce cleaning, temperature monitoring, safety practices, and regulations.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation: Maintain records, support QA initiatives, and promote a service-focused culture.

Skills

Geriatric care

Communication

Team leadership

Follow directions

Job description

Monarch Healthcare Management Benefits Include:

• UKG Wallet - get paid the next day!
• Free Single Medical Insurance
• Loan reimbursement.
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Paid Time Off – Vacation Time
• 401 (k) with annual contribution match
• Referral bonuses
• Career path to other positions within our growing company!

Position Summary

The Assistant Director is responsible for managing the culinary department in the Directors absence with providing quality food and nutritional service to residents. This position provides therapeutic meal service based on RDA requirements and standards set forth for quality food provision. The Assistant Director provides supervision and leadership to all Culinary Services personnel to assure that services are provided in a consistent quality manner. Planning, organizing, controlling, and directing all functions of the Culinary Services department directed by Culinary Services Director are essential to this position. As a cook, this position is responsible for the preparation of foods for residents, guests, and employees. Provides meal service that meets the desires of the resident, by allowing as much choice as possible and giving food service that preserves the element of personal dignity.

Responsibilities

• Resident-Centered Nutrition & Meal Service
  Plan, prepare, and serve nutritional and therapeutic meals that meet physician orders, resident preferences, and dietary requirements while evaluating resident satisfaction and documenting food and nutrition needs.
• Menu Execution & Food Preparation Standards
  Follow established menus, standardized recipes, portion control, and special diet orders to ensure safe, attractive, and nutritionally appropriate meals are consistently delivered.
• Department Oversight & Staff Leadership
  Supervise, schedule, orient, and train Culinary Services staff; allocate staffing based on skill; provide leadership and support; and oversee department operations in the absence of the Culinary Services Director.
• Inventory, Ordering & Equipment Management
  Maintain proper inventory, order food and supplies within budget, monitor product quality and pricing, ensure proper storage, and report equipment needs, repairs, or replacements.
• Sanitation, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  Enforce cleaning procedures, temperature monitoring, food safety practices, proper chemical and equipment use, and compliance with state, federal, and long-term care regulations, including the Residents’ Bill of Rights.
• Quality Assurance, Documentation & Facility Collaboration
  Maintain departmental records, participate in audits and inspections, support continuous quality improvement initiatives, attend required education, and promote a positive, customer-service–focused workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Must have a desire and commitment to work with geriatric residents and understand their special needs.
• Must have strong clear communication is a must as well as a commitment to improving the knowledge and 301 skill of culinary services to older persons.
• Must be able to follow directions, communicate clearly, cooperate with co-workers and perform assigned tasks.

• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community.
• Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read and write in English

About Monarch:

Monarch Healthcare Management is a mission-driven company that is changing the way short-term rehabilitation and long-term care are delivered. Our employees embody our motto, Where CARE and CUSTOMER SERVICE Come Together, by always putting the needs of residents and families first across Monarch's network of 60+ skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Minnesota.

Partnering with higher research institutes and international tech companies, Monarch has been nationally recognized for its innovation in the care of our residents, making a meaningful impact on their quality of life and interactions.

We value our employees and work hard to attract and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive work environment along with competitive pay, fun perks, career development opportunities, and great benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.