What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Director position at Ebenezer?
Overview
We are looking for a Culinary Director for our Senior Living Community. This position is responsible for coordinating all dining services operations and ensuring that meals are prepared and presented in accordance with applicable regulations and customer expectations. This nutrition management position includes;
- 80 hours every two weeks
- Full time day shifts
- Weekends and Holidays as needed
- Benefit Eligible: (Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Retirement, Tuition reimbursement. Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access!) https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
The Trails of Orono Senior Living community is located in a serene wooded setting just west of Minneapolis near Highways 12 and I-494 in Wayzata, MN. Managed by Ebenezer, we host 59 units amongst our Independent/Assisted Living and Memory care residential settings. Our exceptional and tenured caregivers believe in Ebenezer’s mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives
Ebenezer Senior Living is proud be voted 2022 Star Tribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor thirteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.
Responsibilities/Job Description
- Follow Corporate menus, assists with planning and developing menus for upcoming week
- Handles inventory and food/supplies budget
- Prepares and/or supervises food preparation ensuring that accurate sanitation and food handling techniques are used and that products meet temperature and quality standards
- Assist with the special event
- Clean and sanitize equipment after each use or per the routine cleaning schedule
- Ensures that new employees are properly trained and oriented to their job responsibilities
- Welcomes residents, initiates conversation and encourages socialization
- Accommodates resident requests such as requests for substitute foods, change in seating, etc
- Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with residents
Qualifications
Required:
- Food Manager Certification (must acquire within first 90-days of employment)
- Approved Food Sanitation Safety Course - Serv Safe (must acquire within first 90-days)
- 3-5 years previous experience
- Performance Management Skills
Preferred:
- Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree - Food Service
- Certified Dietary Manager
- Certified Food Protection Professional
- Solid understanding of basic Microsoft applications
