Culinary Services Assistant Director: Resident-Centric Dining

Monarch Healthcare Management; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-day pay via UKG Wallet

Medical insurance (free single)

Loan reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Referral bonuses

Career path within Monarch

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare Management is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee Culinary Services in Minnesota facilities, delivering therapeutic meals, ensuring quality service, and leading kitchen staff. The role supports the Culinary Services Director and upholds food safety and resident satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have healthcare kitchen experience, strong communication, and a commitment to geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Must have a desire and commitment to work with geriatric residents.
• Strong clear communication is a must as well as a commitment to improving the knowledge and 301 skill of culinary services to older persons.
• 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 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.

Skills

Clear communication

Healthcare experience

Team leadership

English proficiency

Follow directions

Job description

Monarch Healthcare Management is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee Culinary Services in Minnesota facilities, delivering therapeutic meals, ensuring quality service, and leading kitchen staff. The role supports the Culinary Services Director and upholds food safety and resident satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have healthcare kitchen experience, strong communication, and a commitment to geriatric care.