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Cassia Director of Culinary in Maple Plain, Minnesota

Haven Homes, a 5-star rated, senior care campus, is hiring a Full-Time Director of Culinary to join our team. Your leadership in the kitchen will ensure our residents, guests, and employees have a top-notch dining experience, from food quality to exemplary service. 

In this role, you will use your creativity to make culinary delights using fresh, high-end ingredients.  Your passion for cooking nutritious and appetizing meals swill be highly valued by our residents.  Additionally, you'll help build and train the culinary team, provide work direction, and manage culinary/dietary staff.  

Our ideal candidate will have prior experience training and scheduling staff, as well as 1+ year of supervisory experience. 

This is a Full-Time, benefit eligible position with no late nights.   

Director of Culinary responsibilities:

  • Deliver exceptional service to residents by leading and motivating team members to provide fast, friendly and excellent customer service to all guests.

  • Prepare and cook all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards. This will also include feature/specials and grill service.

  • Train and schedule culinary staff.

  • Inspect kitchen for conformance to government and company safety and sanitation requirements.

  • Review planned meals and take note of special diet requests.

  • Observe and report on low stock or high-demand choices.

  • Assist in orders and schedules delivery of food and supplies from local vendors.

  • Observe and report on resident change of condition or changes in ability.

  • Participate in meetings and required training to maintain regulatory standards of food service at the community.

Director of Culinary and requirements:

  • Culinary Arts degree preferred.

  • 3+ years of 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.

    Benefits:

  • Competitive wages with credit for experience

  • Tuition Discount Opportunities/ Scholarships/ Student Loan Forgiveness (site specific, ask for details)

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • 403(b) or 401(k) with employer match

  • Healthcare, dental, health savings, vision, life, disability, & flex spending options for Full-Time employees

  • Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees 

  • Employee Discount Program

  • Longevity Recognition, Paid Volunteer Time, and Mentorship Programs

  • Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture

  • Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 

    Location:  Haven Homes is a part of Cassia and is located in the West Metro. Address: 4848 Gateway Blvd, Maple Plain, MN 55359

    About Us:

    Haven Homes  is the proud recipient of the 2020 Pinnacle Employee and Customer Experience awards. We take pride in making you feel like you are a part of our family when you join our team. We want all of our employees to succeed and we support them in any way we can. 

    Cassia is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with over 200 years of experience caring for those in need. Our Mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. We take pride in providing compassionate care for our residents by embracing our eight values and service standards: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Stewardship, Unity, Respect and Collaboration.

    At Cassia, you will be empowered to foster fullness of life for those we serve. Cassia will support your career goals and celebrate your passions. If you are seeking a career experience where you will have fun, be challenged, and recognized for your individuality, Cassia is the answer. I am Cassia... are you? 

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

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