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Nutrition & Culinary Services Director I

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
life insurance (AD&D)
retirement plan with employer match
Holiday pay
Extended sick leave
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Short-term Disability
voluntary long-term disability
accident coverage
Hospitalization coverage
Education assistance programs
paid time off (PTO)
Same-day pay
Employee assistance program (EAP)
college partnership educational discounts
access to Learn to Live Resources

Job Description

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a distinguished nonprofit, faith-based organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota, that offers a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options, and services tailored specifically for older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the United States. Their commitment to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being continues to make a positive impact on more than 26,000 older adults across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin through over 60 senior living communities and various community services. PHS also co-owns Genevive, the largest geriatric... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Education level as required for dietary manager course or relevant certification
  • Must hold current food safety certification
  • Three to five years of leadership experience in food service
  • Ability to develop and manage menus and meal services
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to supervise and lead Nutrition & Culinary Services staff
  • Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition and clinical nutrition for elderly populations

Job Qualifications

  • Enrolled in or a graduate of a dietary manager course with current state certification (Care Center)
  • Current Food Safety Certification (Housing and Assisted Living)
  • Three to five years leadership experience in food service
  • Demonstrated competencies in food service management and operations, quality management, staff development, cooking, clinical nutrition for the elderly, and community outreach
  • Flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, family members, visitors, and the general public
  • Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers

Job Duties

  • Oversee the meal preparation and service based on established menus, regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices
  • Assist with the meal process as necessary
  • Regularly solicit customer feedback and incorporate solutions regarding the quality and satisfaction with meals served into meal and service planning
  • Develop menus and recipes that are attractive, nutritious and palatable with a focus on customer requests/satisfaction
  • Maintain and monitor accurate meal documentation records per established procedures
  • Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all customers
  • Create a positive dining experience for customers that promotes their independence, choice and overall well being
  • Encourage resident participation in the dining program, and meal activities
  • Oversee the entire dining process for all customers
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of strategies and programming that assure high quality customer meals while achieving short and long-term operational goals and objectives for the site
  • Oversee the use of contracted services for the Nutrition & Culinary Services program

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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