Executive Chef & Culinary Director — Resident Dining Leader

Home Health Care, Inc.; Eagle Lake (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunflower Communities – Elmore Assisted Living in Elmore, MN seeks an Executive Chef / Culinary Operations Director to own the dining program and lead a dedicated culinary team. The role emphasizes hospitality, menu innovation, and resident-focused dining on a mostly weekday schedule.

You will manage purchasing, budgeting, and food costs while maintaining high standards of safety and quality in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Executive Chef or senior kitchen leader in high-volume dining.
• Proven ability to develop menus and maintain food quality.
• Strong track record coaching and managing kitchen staff.
• Experience balancing hands-on cooking with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop flavorful, nutritious menus and introduce seasonal specials.
• Lead and mentor cooks and dietary team members.
• Oversee staff scheduling, training, and daily kitchen operations.
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, vendors, and budgets.
• Maintain sanitation, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food quality

Employee management

Scheduling

Training

Cost control

Job description

Sunflower Communities – Elmore Assisted Living in Elmore, MN seeks an Executive Chef / Culinary Operations Director to own the dining program and lead a dedicated culinary team. The role emphasizes hospitality, menu innovation, and resident-focused dining on a mostly weekday schedule.

You will manage purchasing, budgeting, and food costs while maintaining high standards of safety and quality in a senior living setting.