What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Services Director position at Saint Therese?
Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking a Dining Services Director to join our dynamic team at one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. This full-time salaried position is generally Monday - Friday, however will provide some rotating weekend coverage.
The Saint Therese Difference
For over 50 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow.
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement -Grow a life-long career with Saint Therese!
- Comprehensive benefits for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period
- Generous paid time off plan
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Scholarships & Tuition Reimbursement
- Renewable $4000 nursing education scholarships available
- Up to $1000 annual reimbursement toward education and training related to the Long-Term Care field
Location Information
Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in a person's own home or in one of our four Twin Cities communities: New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, and Woodbury.
Since 2016, Saint Therese of Woodbury is our youngest community. Social vibrancy, distinctive living spaces and a continuum of care blend to create a unique senior living experience. We offer 216 independent, assisted living and memory care apartments; 56 skilled and transitional care suites. The Redwoods Senior Apartments, adjacent to the main campus opened in November 2017.
Responsibilities: Administers policies and programs of the dining services across the campus including management of purchasing, menu planning, food preparation, staffing, cost control/budgeting, sanitation practices and safety.
Education: Degree in culinary arts, Dietetics, or related field preferred. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) required
Experience: Minimum three – five years institutional nutrition services experience. 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
Saint Therese complies with the CMS mandate by requiring our team members be vaccinated against COVID-19. We’re protecting those most vulnerable from the devastating outcomes of this virus. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when starting employment or have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.
