Be part of the Saint Therese difference!

We are seeking a experienced, skilled individual to fill the role of Director of Culinary Experience to oversee the day-to-day operations within the kitchen and lead our culinary team, providing high-quality meals to the residents at our newest campus of one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. This position is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the food and beverage and dining services operations in the community. These responsibilities include oversight of procurement, preparation and service of the food per the designated Menu Program, financial management of the department, supervising and training team members. They also include ensuring safe food handling and sanitation of food areas, inventory and rotation of products, accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance. You will create and maintain a high level of resident and family engagement, and practice your excellent communication and organizational skills by teaching, developing, and inspiring team members.

The Saint Therese Difference

For over 50 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the absolute best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow.

Location Information 

Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in a person's own home or in one of our five Twin Cities communities: New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, Woodbury, and our newest location Corcoran!

Saint Therese of Corcoran is set to open in August 2024. This campus is full of social vibrancy in an urban setting, distinctive living spaces and a variety of amenities to create an experience the resident is looking for to create their future home. The campus will offer 153 independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. Amenities of the site include dining options, wellness center with pool, library, lounge area, golf simulator, salon, and wood shop area.

Saint Therese Corcoran webpage 

Qualifications

Education: Degree in Culinary Arts, Dietetics, or related field preferred. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) is a requirment of this position.

Experience: Minimum three – five years institutional nutrition services experience is required. Three – five years supervisory experience within the food service industry. State and County Survey experience. Experience within senior care industry preferred.

Special knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of nutrition services functions and related federal and state regulations
• Demonstrated abilities to participate in and collaborate with groups
• Ability to positively manage and communicate change and to model appropriate behaviors to staff and others
• High level of commitment to and success with effective customer service skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Effective time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software, including word processing, graphics, and spreadsheet applications

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.