DESCRIPTION:

The Culinary Director is responsible for managing the culinary service department in providing quality food and nutritional services to residents. This position provides therapeutic meal service based on RDA requirements and standards set forth for quality food provision. The Director provides supervision and leadership to all Culinary Services personnel to assure that services are provided in a consistent quality manner. Planning, organizing, controlling and directing all functions of the Culinary Services department are essential to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of or currently enrolled in an approved Culinary Services Director’s course that meets the requirements for State and Federal long-term care regulations.
• Must have management and leadership qualities with a basic understanding of budgeting, food purchasing and menu planning.
• Must have strong clear communication is a must as well as a commitment to improving the knowledge and skill of Culinary services to older persons.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must qualify for employment, after criminal background check, per guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

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