Dining Manager

Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking a experienced, skilled individual to fill the role of Dining Manager to assist in oversight of the day-to-day operations within the kitchen and lead our culinary team, providing high-quality meals to the residents at one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers.

For over 15 years, Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake has ensured seniors have every opportunity to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle. With 142 independent living, assisted living, memory care apartments and 64 long-term and transitional care suites, our Brooklyn Park campus is a vibrant, established community where it's easy to establish positive connections.

The Dining Manager is responsbile for:

• Administering policies and programs of the Culinary Services department, function in areas of purchasing, menu planning, cost control/budgeting, sanitation practices, safety and scheduling. Supervises Lead Food Servers and Food Servers.

Full-time position will be schduled day shift hours. This position includes working every other weekend.

Qualifications:

Education: Degree in Culinary Arts, Dietetics, or related field preferred. ServSafe certification is required.

Experience: Minimum three - five years institutional nutrition services experience is required. Three - five years supervisory experience within the food service industry. State and County Survey experience. Experience within senior care industry preferred.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of nutrition services functions and related federal and state regulations.
• Demonstrated abilities to participate in and collaborate with groups.
• Ability to positively manage and communicate change and to model appropriate behaviors to staff and others.
• High level of commitment to and success with effective customer service skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Effective time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software, including word processing, graphics, and spreadsheet applications

Benefits:

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave
• 403b with company match
• Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

About Saint Therese:

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.

We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and two locations in Ohio: St. Mary of the Woods, and Saint Therese Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 annually based on experience.

Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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