Director of Dining & Culinary Excellence

AVIVA River Bend; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k

Daily pay available

Job summary

Aviva River Bend in Rochester, MN is seeking a skilled culinary leader to supervise daily dining operations for residents and guests, ensuring exceptional nutrition, taste, and presentation. You will manage menu planning, purchasing, staff scheduling, and sanitation in a high-end senior living setting.

Lead a diverse culinary team, maintain budgets, partner with the Dietitian on therapeutic diets, and uphold state regulations while delivering warm, engaging dining experiences that reflect our

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent training.
• SERV Safe Certified.
• State sanitation certification preferred.
• Licenses/ Certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary services operations and supervise staff.
• Ensure high nutrition, food quality, and dining experience per regulations.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and cost controls with the provided system.
• Oversee dining rooms setup, catering events, and dietary needs.
• Maintain sanitation, temperature, and safety in kitchen and dining areas.
• Monitor resident satisfaction and conduct monthly food committee meetings.
• Prepare staffing schedules and cover shifts as needed.
• Coordinate with Dietitian on menu planning and therapeutic diets.
• Adhere to infection control policies and report hazards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Nutrition & Diet Knowledge

High-end Cooking Skills

Food Safety & Sanitation

Education

Culinary degree

SERV Safe Certification

State sanitation certification

Licenses/ Certifications

Job description

Aviva River Bend in Rochester, MN is seeking a skilled culinary leader to supervise daily dining operations for residents and guests, ensuring exceptional nutrition, taste, and presentation. You will manage menu planning, purchasing, staff scheduling, and sanitation in a high-end senior living setting.

Lead a diverse culinary team, maintain budgets, partner with the Dietitian on therapeutic diets, and uphold state regulations while delivering warm, engaging dining experiences that reflect our