Culinary Director in Plymouth, Minnesota at Cassia

Cornerstone Assisted Living, a Cassia community, is hiring a Culinary Director to lead our team! This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences and leading a strong culinary team. At Cornerstone, you’ll work in a welcoming, resident-focused environment where your leadership, creativity, and commitment to quality are truly valued.

As the Culinary Director at Cornerstone, you will oversee the daily operations of the department to ensure high-quality meals and outstanding service for our residents. You’ll collaborate with our dietitian team to develop enticing, nutritious menus, supervise and train culinary staff, manage scheduling and inventory, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings prior food service leadership experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for serving older adults while building an engaged, high-performing team.

Position Type: Full-Time

Wage Range: $64,000 - $77,000

Location: 3750 Lawndale Ln N, Plymouth MN, 55446

Culinary Director Responsibilities:

• Ensure appropriate nutritional care is provided to all residents.
• Coordinate with home office dietitians to plan meals at the campus.
• Oversee daily operations of the Culinary Services department.
• Guarantee meals, snacks, and supplements are planned, prepared, and served to residents in a pleasant atmosphere.
• Complete nutritional interviews with residents.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise department staff.
• Prepare employee schedules, maintain attendance records, and approve payroll.
• Promote special food events (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc.) for residents and guests.
• Providing leadership to all kitchen and dining team members
• Perform additional tasks as required.

• 2-3+ years of culinary experience in traditional restaurant/catering experience required.
• 1+ yrs of supervisory experience, ideally in food service.
• Ability to motivate and build cohesive teams.
• Food Safety Manager Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal food service regulations.
• Food Safety Manager Certificate preferred.
• Able to effectively read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Knowledge of specialized diets preferred.
• Special consideration will be given to those with scratch cooking experience.

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Pet Insurance
• Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture

About Us:

Cornerstone Assisted Living is an 84-unit assisted living and memory care senior living community located in Plymouth, MN. We are in a quiet, residential neighborhood surrounded by marshlands filled with birds and wildlife. We received the 2025 Customer Experience Award for categories such as recommend to others, overall customer experience and more. If you want to join a stable team with longevity, in a “fun and family comes first” - stress free environment, then you owe it to yourself to check us out.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.cornerstoneal.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.