Chef Manager

We are looking to add a motivated, effective Food Service Director to our CURA team in Minnetonka. As a Food Service Director, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that customers and clients never miss a meal.

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources. 
• Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees. 
• Preparing and serving resident meals in assisted living and memory care.
• Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations. 
• Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts. 
• Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service. 
• Addressing customer service needs. 

Must-haves: 

• At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations with experience in assisted living and memory care.
• Previous experience with small and large scale cooking. 
• Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives. 
• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction. 
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications. 
• ServSafe and MN Department of Health CFPM

Nice-to-haves: 

• Previous experience in Senior Living dining services 
• Previous experience with food service contract management 

Elder Homestead at Minnetonka 

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off