Culinary Service Director

Monarch; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet next-day pay

Free medical insurance

Loan reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Paid time off

401k match

Referral bonuses

Career path within Monarch

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare Management is seeking a Culinary Director to manage the culinary service department across facilities. The role provides therapeutic, high-quality meals aligned with RDA standards and requires leadership of Culinary Services staff.

Travel to both Estates at Delano and Estates at Excelsior is required, and prior healthcare experience in skilled nursing or assisted living is preferred. The position emphasizes budgeting, menu planning, and strong communication skills to improve

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of or currently enrolled in an approved Culinary Services Director’s course that meets the requirements for State and Federal long-term care regulations.
• Must have management and leadership qualities with a basic understanding of budgeting, food purchasing and menu planning.
• Must have strong clear communication is a must as well as a commitment to improving the knowledge and skill of culinary services to older persons.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must qualify for employment, after criminal background check, per guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community

Responsibilities

• The Culinary Director is responsible for managing the culinary service department in providing quality food and nutritional services to residents.
• This position provides therapeutic meal service based on RDA requirements and standards set forth for quality food provision.
• The 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 are essential to this position.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu planning

Communication

Healthcare experience

Education

Culinary Services Director course

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

• 401k with annual contribution match

• Referral bonuses

• Career path to other positions within our growing company!

Culinary Director

This position is a shared role between the Estates at Delano and the Estates at Excelsior. It is a requirement for candidates to be available to travel to both facilities.

Description:

The Culinary Director is responsible for managing the culinary service department in providing quality food and nutritional services to residents. This position provides therapeutic meal service based on RDA requirements and standards set forth for quality food provision. The 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 are essential to this position.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of or currently enrolled in an approved Culinary Services Director’s course that meets the requirements for State and Federal long-term care regulations.

• Must have management and leadership qualities with a basic understanding of budgeting, food purchasing and menu planning.

• Must have strong clear communication is a must as well as a commitment to improving the knowledge and skill of culinary services to older persons.

• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must qualify for employment, after criminal background check, per guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community

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.