Tradition - Director of Culinary Services

Brooklyn Park, MN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision care

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Work Life Balance

Unique perks

Job Description

Tradition is a distinguished senior living community located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, proudly affiliated with Transforming Age, an organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for older adults. At Tradition, the emphasis is placed on fostering a supportive work environment that values each employee's unique talents and encourages professional growth and career advancement. The community is well-regarded for its dedication to excellence in senior care while providing an engaging and fulfilling workplace. With comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision care, and retirement plans, Tradition seeks to attract and retain top talent who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of residents. Both full-time and part-time employees benefit from generous paid time off and other exclusive perks that contribute to a balanced and rewarding work-life experience. Interested individuals are invited to learn more by visiting the community's website at transformingage.org/community/tradition.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Culinary Services to join our team. This pivotal role encompasses the responsibility of developing and implementing a comprehensive, professional, and upscale culinary services program designed to deliver a positive and memorable dining experience for all customers. The Director of Culinary Services will spearhead staff development efforts, including training and retention strategies to ensure the team operates efficiently and effectively. The role requires expertise in menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring compliance with nutritional and dietary standards dictated by local regulations and internal policies. The successful candidate will be accountable for maintaining budgetary controls, managing financial resources prudently, and upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization within the culinary department.

The Director will also oversee the presentation, quality, and appearance of food offerings, conduct periodic evaluations by visiting residents to solicit feedback on food service quality, and continually refine operational practices to enhance service delivery. Working closely with approved purveyors and vendors, the Director ensures procurement aligns with financial and quality expectations. A commitment to promoting the mission, vision, and values of Transforming Age across all aspects of responsibility is essential. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $75,000, depending on experience and qualifications, reflecting the importance and leadership inherent in this position.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
minimum five years experience as executive chef or similar
minimum three years experience managing food service systems
culinary degree preferred
senior living experience preferred
current state-required Safe Food Handling or Certified Food Manager certification or license
proficient in Microsoft Office
strong oral and written communication skills
ability to develop and implement staff training and retention programs
knowledge of health and nutrition policies
understanding of OSHA and local health regulations
capability to meet budgets and control costs
demonstrated leadership and conflict resolution skills
ability to create innovative menus and manage production
physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
culinary degree preferred
minimum five years experience as executive chef or similar role
minimum three years experience in administration and management of food service systems
senior living community experience preferred
ability to speak, read and comprehend English
knowledge of menu planning, food preparation and production
ability to stay current with health and nutrition trends
knowledge of local health department, OSHA and regulatory agencies
knowledge of management, marketing, finance and accounting
proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
strong communication skills
demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
demonstrated conflict resolution skills
must hold current state-required sanitation certification or license

Job Duties

Develops and implement a comprehensive culinary services program
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 compliant with nutritional and dietary criteria
develops and meets or exceeds established budgetary and financial guidelines
maintains appropriate records and participates in budget preparation
exemplifies community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization
exhibits cooking standards of speed, accuracy and efficiency
ensures professional, trained and properly uniformed staff
adheres to food quality, appearance and presentation standards
visits residents periodically to evaluate food service
adheres to equipment and maintenance guidelines
engages approved purveyors and vendors
promotes mission, vision and values of Transforming Age