Director of Culinary Experiences

Full-Time | Director of Culinary Experiences

Benefits: Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more. *Same Day Pay Available*

Pay Range: $37.40 - 45.91 per hour (based on experience) *Same Day Pay Available*

The Difference You’ll Make

Create memorable dining experiences that bring residents together. As Director of Culinary Experiences, you will lead a talented dining team and shape every aspect of our community’s culinary program—from thoughtful menus and warm service to safe operations, smart budgeting, and special events that make each meal feel meaningful. If you’re ready to pair your culinary leadership with a passion for enriching residents’ lives, we invite you to apply and bring your talents to our community.

-Lead, coach, and inspire the Chef Manager, cooks, food servers, and dishwashing team to deliver exceptional service.

-Create staff schedules that ensure strong coverage and a smooth dining experience for residents and guests.

-Champion rigorous sanitation, cleaning, food handling, preparation, and storage -practices that meet health department regulations and protect resident well-being.

Partner with the Chef Manager to select and purchase menu ingredients and other food items that support quality, variety, and resident preferences.

-Research, select, and purchase specialty items and capital equipment that enhance culinary operations.

-Monitor monthly budget reports, manage costs responsibly, and help the department meet its financial goals.

-Interview and evaluate candidates, then lead onboarding, training, and development efforts that build an engaged, high-performing team.

-Facilitate resident Dining Committee meetings, listen to feedback, and turn insights into meaningful improvements.

-Lead staff meetings that strengthen communication, collaboration, and accountability.

-Oversee catering services and special events that create memorable moments throughout the community.

Minimum Qualifications

-Five+ years’ nutrition services experience.

-Five+ years management or supervisory experience.

-Demonstrated working knowledge of Dining Service 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

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition

Rewards That Support You

- Competitive pay with credit for experience

- Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)

- HSA / FSA options

- Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)

- PTO and sick time

- 403(b) with employer match

- Tuition discounts and scholarships

- PSLF Eligible Employer

- Employee discount program

- Pet insurance (yes, really)

- Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)

- Career growth opportunities

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love

Join Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods, a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a welcoming, faith-based community focused on whole-person wellness. Work alongside a dedicated care team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care.

Our St. Mary of the Woods community includes 129 independent living and assisted living residences, along with 50 skilled and transitional care units, supported by strong community partnerships, enrichment programming, and a focus on holistic well-being and connection. Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods webpage

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

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Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.