Heathers Manor - Director of Culinary Services

Transforming Age; Crystal (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Transforming Age’s Heathers Manor in Crystal, MN seeks a Director of Culinary Services to lead dining operations, craft menus, and deliver meals that meet residents’ tastes and dietary needs. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and hospitality, while guiding food service to align with the organization’s culture of excellence.

Ideal candidates have at least five years as an executive chef or chef in related settings, with strong leadership and budgeting skills, and knowledge of health and

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as executive chef or in a similar role.
• Experience in menus for restricted diets.
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team, hiring and training current and new staff.
• Develop menus reflecting residents’ tastes and dietary needs.
• Ensure safety, quality, and hospitality standards in all meals.
• Monitor budgets and control costs.

Skills

Executive chef

Menu planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

## Heathers Manor - Director of Culinary ServicesApply: Crystal, MN: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102429**Location:**1Heathers Manor13000 Douglas Dr. N11Crystal MN 554221Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in an environment that values your unique talents, and will help you succeed? Look no further! Heathers Manor, a Transforming Age community located in Crystal, MN, has an environment that supports your career growth, no matter what you are looking to do! We offer great pay, work/life balance, and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full time team members, as well as Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members! Come learn more about us at https://transformingage.org/community/heathers-manor/ , and find your happy place here! We have a wonderful opportunity for a Director of Culinary Services who is passionate about creating delicious, nourishing meals that bring joy to our residents every day. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on leading a kitchen team, crafting menus that reflect our residents' tastes and needs, and turning every meal into a warm, welcoming dining experience, all while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and hospitality. *This is a full-time position, paying between $65-70,000 per year DOE. The schedule may include Saturdays/Sundays.* **Our Directors of Culinary Services*** Create a beautiful, delicious, and well balanced range of meals for our residents.* Help hire and train new Team Members, building a passion for the culinary arts!* Assist in the preparation of meals* Periodically review the menu and food service with our residents to ensure satisfaction and brainstorm new menu ideas!* Deliver a menu and service aligned with our Transforming Age **Culture of Excellence.*** Perform other duties as assigned. **What you need to succeed!*** High school diploma or the equivalent education, training and experience. Culinary degree preferred.* Five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment.* Experience in menus for restricted diets.* Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.* Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.* Able to meet budgets and control costs.* Completion of a background check. Additional prescreening requirements such as a drug test, fingerprint, TB test, and/or physical may be required per state/local guidelines. **Physical Requirements for the role:*** The ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally