Redleaf Teaching Kitchen Coord - casual

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 3,423,000 - 5,134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare seeks a flexible, collaborative professional to manage the teaching kitchen within the Redleaf Center Family Healing. The role focuses on delivering culinary education, developing nutrition-based curricula, and coordinating class schedules to serve varied audiences in the Minneapolis area.

Under the guidance of the Redleaf Center Manager, the position requires strong budgeting, policy alignment, and stakeholder collaboration to advance health outcomes and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum culinary degree and 4 years in food/nutrition sectors.
• Or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• RD credential is preferred.
• Knowledge of budget, safety, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and manages daily teaching kitchen operations.
• Teaches culinary classes.
• Develops curriculum using evidence-based nutrition interventions.
• Maintains schedule and coordinates kitchen use.
• Maintains policies aligned with hospital vision and goals.
• Ensures compliance with MN Dept of Health, City of Minneapolis, Joint Commission.
• Manages budget including donations and grants.
• Recruits, orients, trains staff, volunteers and students.
• Identifies and conducts safety audits.
• Supports Manager with data, trends, and action plans.
• Fluent in cultural competencies with diverse audiences.

Skills

Budget management

Teaching

Quality assurance

Food safety

Business management

Education

Culinary degree

4 years in food/nutrition

Equivalent education/experience

Registered/Licensed Dietitian preferred

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS

Department: Redleaf Center Family Healing
FTE: casual
Workdays: flexible
Shift(s): Days
Shift Length: 8 hours

Purpose of this Position: In collaboration with the Program Manager of the Redleaf Center, develops, implements, and evaluates plans for quality indicators, outcomes, and scope of services for areas of operation. Demonstrates systems-thinking by prioritizing consensus-building and conflict resolution in all interactions while also managing projects and operations according to plans and regulations. Under the guidance of the Manager of the Redleaf Center, develops, implements, and evaluates operations for the teaching kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, implements, and manages the daily operations of the teaching kitchen. Includes determining appropriate requests for use in the kitchen and incorporating broad audiences
• Teaches culinary classes
• Develops curriculum using evidence-based nutrition interventions
• Maintains schedule of classes and coordinates the use of the kitchen
• Maintains policies and procedures consistent with appropriate hospital vision, mission, and goals
• Ensures compliance with appropriate regulations including MN Department of Health, City of Minneapolis, Joint Commission
• Manages the budget for the teaching kitchen, including tracking funds and resources obtained through donations and grants
• Maintains safe and efficient operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, volunteers and students who may help with projects
• Identifies and conducts safety audits
• Supports Manager in developing strategic goals by gathering data, identifying and evaluating trends and options, choosing a course of action, and evaluating outcomes
• Fluent in cultural competency skills and speaks collaboratively with and listens to all audiences, including children, adults, students, physicians, and community leaders

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Culinary degree
• 4 years in food/nutrition science, food management with some culinary experience

OR

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
• Registered/Licensed Dietitian preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters in applicable field
• Certified chef or other applicable credentialed training
• Quality improvement, supervision, and community engagement experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Budget, teaching, quality assurance, food safety, and business management experience

You’ve made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual)

Shift Detail: Day

Job Level: Staff

Employee Status: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: No

Union/Non Union: Non-Union

Min: $24.85

Max: $37.27

Job Posting: Aug-11-2026