What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Lead position at Saint Therese?
Want a role where you can Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love? Join Saint Therese - St. Mary of the Woods and be a part of making a difference!
St. Mary of the Woods is looking for Full-time experienced Culinary Lead to join our dedicated team! St. Mary of the Woods was built with a deep Catholic foundation, and it has an impeccable reputation for quality care in the marketplace. Built in 2005, it has 179 total units with 81 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 50 rooms in skilled nursing and transitional care. It is a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, recognized as a 2024 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News and World Report and is open to people of any faith tradition.
The Culinary Lead is responsible for leading the work of the staff in the kitchen, in support of the Culinary Director. This position does assist with cooking in the kitchen area.
Qualifications
Education: Degree in Culinary Arts, Dietetics, or related field preferred or extensive experience in lieu of education. ServSafe Certification required.
Experience: Minimum three years institutional nutrition services experience is required. Previous Lead/Supervisory experience within the food service industry is preferred. State and County Survey experience. Experience within senior care industry preferred.
Special Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.
We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and two communities is OH: St. Mary of the Woods and Saint Therese Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.
Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
St. Mary of the Woods is looking for Full-time experienced Culinary Lead to join our dedicated team! St. Mary of the Woods was built with a deep Catholic foundation, and it has an impeccable reputation for quality care in the marketplace. Built in 2005, it has 179 total units with 81 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 50 rooms in skilled nursing and transitional care. It is a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, recognized as a 2024 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News and World Report and is open to people of any faith tradition.
The Culinary Lead is responsible for leading the work of the staff in the kitchen, in support of the Culinary Director. This position does assist with cooking in the kitchen area.
Qualifications
Education: Degree in Culinary Arts, Dietetics, or related field preferred or extensive experience in lieu of education. ServSafe Certification required.
Experience: Minimum three years institutional nutrition services experience is required. Previous Lead/Supervisory experience within the food service industry is preferred. 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 communicate change and to model appropriate behaviors to staff and others
- High level of commitment to and success with effective customer service skills
- 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
- Competitive wages
- Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period.
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period.
- Generous vacation plan and paid disability leave.
- 403b with company match
- Pet Insurance
- Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.
We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and two communities is OH: St. Mary of the Woods and Saint Therese Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.
Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.