Tradition - Director of Culinary Services

LE0024 Transforming Age Associates, LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Transforming Age is seeking a Director of Culinary Services in Brooklyn Park, MN. You will lead a upscale culinary program for residents, oversee staffing, budgets and training, and ensure high standards of food quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership in a senior living environment, budget management, and collaboration with vendors and health regulations. Competitive benefits and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum five years as executive chef or similar.
• Three years in admin/management of food service.
• Experience in senior living communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive culinary program.
• Lead staffing, training and retention plans.
• Manage budgets and financial guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor menus, quality and presentation for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Menu planning

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Sanitation certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location

1 Tradition 1 8500 Tessman Farm Rd. 11 Brooklyn Park MN 55445

Are 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! Tradition, a Transforming Age community located in Brooklyn Park, MN, is dedicated to the growth and success of our incredible team! 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/tradition/ , and find your happy place here! This role pays between $70,000 to $75,000 DOE

Job Title

Director of Culinary Services

Responsibilities

• Develops and implement a comprehensive, professional, and upscale Culinary Services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.
• Develops, monitors and maintains effective staffing and retention plans.
• Provides leadership, training and development for staff.
• Researches, plans, develops, produces and serves menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Develops and meets/exceeds established budgetary, financial guidelines.
• Maintains appropriate records and participates in the research, preparation and writing of the department budget.
• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Exhibits cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ensures professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff.
• Adheres to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.
• Visits residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conducts evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Adheres to all equipment and maintenance guidelines.
• Engages on approved purveyor/vendors through established accounts.
• Promotes the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility.

What you need to succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment.
• Minimum of three years’ experience of administration and management of food service systems.
• Senior living community experience preferred.
• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language.
• Menu planning, food preparation and production.
• Able to stay current in health and nutrition trends and diets offered per Policy and Procedure.
• Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of management, marketing, finance and accounting.
• Able to meet budgets and control costs.
• Capable of administering employee incentive, retention and training programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated business competence (management, marketing, finance and accounting).
• Exemplify creative, exciting food, menu planning production and skills.
• Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager) certification/license.
• High school diploma or the equivalent education, training and experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment.
• Minimum of three years’ experience of administration and management of food service systems.
• Senior living community experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Doctor’s statement verifying free from communicable disease.
• Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Transforming Age is a leading nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of older adults by integrating housing, community services, technology, philanthropy, and partnerships.