Job Description

Do you have a passion to cook and want a rewarding career in the culinary field where there is a friendly and family atmosphere? Do you want satisfaction in your work knowing each day you are able to make a difference enriching the lives of our senior residents, all while pursuing your passion?

If so, AUBURN HOMES AND SERVICES has a position awaiting you. We have a Full-time EXECUTIVE CHEF/CULINARY MANAGER position available at our Waconia campus in our Assisted Living facility, Auburn Meadows. 

If you are local or want a position that is close to home, our Waconia campus is located just west of the twin cities metropolitan area.

AUBURN MEADOWS WACONIA CAMPUS

591 CHERRY DRIVE

WACONIA, MN 55387

We are a neighborly community with a beautiful small town appeal and close in proximity to Saint Bonifacius, Victoria, Cologne, Mayer, Norwood Young America, Mound, Watertown, Excelsior, Chaska, New Germany, Spring Park, Maple Plain, Chanhassen, Carver Hamburg, Delano etc.

Auburn Homes and Services is a not-for-profit senior services organization with Long-Term Care, Transitional Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Enhanced Care, and HUD Subsidized Independent Living Facilities located in Chaska and Waconia Minnesota.  In the spirit of Christ's love, we serve others with integrity and compassion.

When you work at Auburn Homes and Services, you are joining a community of individuals who are passionate about serving others and become part of the Auburn Homes & Services family. You will come to work knowing that every day you have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents and experience our active at-home atmosphere. 

We are looking for an Executive Chef/Culinary Manager who will assist in the planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department, to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

1. Coordinate and prepare attractive, nutritious and palatable meals for residents/customers following established menus, regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices.
2. Works in office area as well as the kitchen and throughout the facility's food service areas such as dining rooms, resident rooms, activity rooms, etc.
3. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nutrition & Culinary Services program and activities. 
4. Must be knowledgeable of food services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing food services functions in nursing care facilities.
5. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of food services service areas; must perform regular inspections of food services service areas and participate in facility inspections made by authorized government agencies.
6. Assist in developing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the Nutrition & Culinary Services Department.
7. Perform administrative duties such as ordering, completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies.
8. Process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing services and able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
9. Maintain accurate meal documentation records per established procedures.
10. Must be able to read and interpret food services cost reports, financial data, etc.
11. Must possess leadership ability and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
12. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Being part of the Auburn Homes & Services community, we realize that you as our staff member are our most important resource and therefore offer a variety of amenities including, but not limited to:

• Great benefits package

• Fun and home-like atmosphere

• Flexibility

• Continuing education

• Professional growth and promotions within the company

• Fulfillment of role

• Retirement savings

• And above all else… HAVING FUN AND ENJOYING OUR WONDERFUL RESIDENTS!

Answer the call and we welcome you to the Auburn Homes & Services family!

COME WORK WITH US!

Qualifications

1. Must possess a high school or equivalent education.
2. Must have, as a minimum three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, knowledge of state and federal food-handling regulations, and possess knowledge of food service operations.
3. Must be Food Serve Safe certified.
4. Demonstrated compatibility with AH&S's mission and operating philosophies.
5. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  Auburn Homes & Services is an EEO/AAP employer