Tradition - Director of Culinary Services

Tradition is an Independent and Assisting Living community, nested in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.  As a Transforming Age community, Tradition is comprised of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. Come learn more about us at https://transformingage.org/community/tradition/ , and find your happy place here!

Why Tradition?

• Work/Life Balance: We have multiple shifts and flexible schedules


• Competitive pay


• Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full time team members, as well as Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members!


• A culture of FUN and commitment to the care of our residents, our communities and each other


• Your opinion matters: We share ideas, we listen and work together to make great things happen

We are looking for our next Culinary Director! This is a great opportunity to hone your skills in an environment where you'll be supported by a great team, as well as resident who will love the unique and wonderful menus you create! We look forward to speaking with you more about how you can help Transform the Perception of Age!

Our Culinary Directors:

• Create a beautiful, delicious, and well balanced range of meals for our residents.


• Help hire and train new Team Members, building a passion for the culinary arts!


• Assist in the preparation of meals


• Periodically review the menu and food service with our residents to ensure satisfaction and brainstorm new menu ideas!

What you need to succeed!

• High school diploma or the equivalent education, training and experience. Culinary degree preferred.


• Five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment.


• Experience in menus for restricted diets.


• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.


• Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.


• Able to meet budgets and control costs.

Physical Requirements for the role:

• The ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally