Nutrition & Culinary Services Director I

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a renowned nonprofit, faith-based organization headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. Established in 1955, PHS has grown into one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the United States, serving over 41,800 older adults across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. With a workforce of approximately 8,000 employees, PHS offers a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care, and service options tailored to meet the diverse needs of seniors. PHS affirms its commitment to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being for older adults through its innovative programs and care solutions. It also co-owns Genevive, Minnesota’s largest geriatric primary care practice, which supports more than 15,500 older adults with comprehensive health care.

Highland Path, a part of the PHS community located in one of St. Paul’s favorite neighborhoods, delivers an ideal living environment for seniors. It features independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartment homes tailored to support seniors in maintaining their independence while providing access to a wealth of amenities designed to keep residents engaged, active, and fulfilled. The community serves nearby towns including Roseville, Richfield, Mendota Heights, and Maplewood, offering a vibrant and supportive setting for seniors.

The Nutrition & Culinary Services Director role at Presbyterian Homes & Services - Highland Path is a vital leadership position responsible for overseeing the planning, organizing, developing, and evaluating of the Nutrition & Culinary Services team and program. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality meals and dining services that are consistent with regulatory requirements and established best practices. Reporting to the Site Leader, the director will directly supervise Nutrition & Culinary Services staff including supervisors, cooks/chefs, and servers, while managing contracted services within the program.

The director plays a strategic role in the site leadership team to plan and implement strategies assuring high-quality customer meals and successful dining service delivery. They help achieve both short and long-term operational goals, focusing on creating positive dining experiences that promote resident independence, choice, and well-being.

Key responsibilities include overseeing meal preparation and service aligned with established menus, regulations, policies, and procedures. The director will regularly solicit and incorporate customer feedback to enhance meal quality and satisfaction. They develop nutritious, attractive menus and recipes tailored to customer preferences and ensure accurate meal documentation. Furthermore, they establish effective communication systems with customers to support dining program participation and satisfaction. The role also emphasizes encouraging resident participation in dining activities and managing the entire dining process to ensure excellence.

This position offers a competitive salary range from $61,277 to $76,565 annually, reflecting qualifications and market conditions. It qualifies for full-time benefits eligibility at a minimum of 30 hours weekly, providing employees with comprehensive health, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and educational assistance programming among other advantages. PHS values personal integrity, flexibility, and the ability to foster positive relationships with residents, coworkers, family members, and the public. The organization promotes diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.