Culinary Director in Maplewood, Minnesota at Cassia

Harmony Gardens, a Cassia community, is hiring a Culinary Director to join 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 Harmony Gardens, you’ll work in a welcoming, resident-focused environment where your leadership, creativity, and commitment to quality are truly valued.

As the Culinary Director, 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

Pay Range: $32 - $37/ hour depending on experience.

Location: 1438 County Road C East, Maplewood, MN 55109

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.
• Hire, train, supervise and manage the culinary staff.
• Promote special food events (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc.) for residents and guests.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

• Culinary Arts degree preferred
• 3+ years’ experience as lead chef in a hospitality or health care environment
• Current Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - must obtain within first 90 days of employment
• 3+ years’ leadership experience in food service management
• Knowledge of food allergies, modified textures, therapeutic diets, and diseases related to nutrition
• Knowledge of computer applications
• Knowledge of local, state and federal food service regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• 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
• Metropass – Discounted Bus Pass

About Us:
Located just two miles from Maplewood Mall, Hazelwood Park, Harvest Park, and a variety of dining and shopping options, Harmony Gardens offers a beautiful, state-of-the-art senior living campus designed to meet the evolving needs of older adults. Our continuum of care includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and long-term care, creating a vibrant community where residents can thrive and employees can build meaningful careers.

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.harmonygardenssenior.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.