Nutrition & Culinary Services Director I

Overview Presbyterian Homes & Services - Highland Path is seeking a Nutrition & Culinary Services Director to join our team.The Nutrition & Culinary Services Director is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, evaluating and effectively directing the Nutrition & Culinary Services staff and program in order to ensure the delivery of high quality customer meals and dining services consistent with regulations and established best practices. REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Nutrition & Culinary Services Director reports to the Site Leader. The Nutrition & Culinary Services Director directly supervises Nutrition & Culinary Services staff including Supervisors, Cooks/Chefs, and Servers. The Nutrition & Culinary Services Director oversees the use of contracted services for the Nutrition & Culinary Services program. ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY Highland Path is located in one of St. Paul’s favorite neighborhoods. With independent living, assisted living and memory care apartment homes, Highland Path offers the support and care seniors need to maintain their independence; along with a wealth of amenities designed to keep residents engaged, active and happy! Address: 1925 Norfolk Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116 Nearby towns include: Roseville, Richfield, Mendota Heights and Maplewood Responsibilities The Nutrition & Culinary Services Director has responsibility as a member of the site leadership team to participate in the planning and implementation of strategies and programming that assure high quality customer meals while achieving short and long-term operational goals and objectives for the site. Customer Meals Oversee the meal preparation and service based on established menus, regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices. Assist with the meal process as necessary. Regularly solicit customer feedback and incorporate solutions regarding the quality and satisfaction with meals served into meal and service planning. Develop menus and recipes that are attractive, nutritious and palatable with a focus on customer requests/satisfaction. Maintain and monitor accurate meal documentation records per established procedures. Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all customers. Customer Dining Create a positive dining experience for customers that promotes their independence, choice and overall well being. Encourage resident participation in the dining program, and meal activities. Oversee the entire dining process for all customers. Nutrition Program – Care Centers Oversee the meal preparation and service based on established menus, regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices. Assist with the meal process as necessary. Regularly solicit customer feedback and incorporate solutions regarding the quality and satisfaction with meals served into meal and service planning. Develop menus and recipes that are attractive, nutritious and palatable with a focus on customer requests/satisfaction. Maintain and monitor accurate meal documentation records per established procedures. Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all customers. Qualifications Housing and Assisted Living: Current Food Safety Certification. Three to five (3 - 5) years’ leadership experience in food service. Demonstrated competencies in food service management and operations, quality management, staff development, cooking, clinical nutrition for the elderly, and community outreach. Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, family members, visitors, and the general public. Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers. Pay Range The estimated starting pay range for this role is $61,277 - $76,565 per year. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change. Benefits Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week: Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans Life insurance (AD&D) Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match Holiday pay and extended sick Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week: Vision insurance Voluntary short-term & long-term disability Accident & hospitalization coverageEducation assistance programs All employees: Accrue PTO (Paid time off) Same-day pay Employee assistance program (EAP) College partnership educational discounts Access to Learn to Live Resources About PHS Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organizationprovidinga broad array of high-quality housing choices,careand services options for older adults. Some8,000employees serve more than41,800 older adults through 60PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota,Iowaand Wisconsin, and through Optage®home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposefullivingand the overallwell-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation. PHS 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr