Kitchen Manager
On-siteAlbemarle, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Schedule all kitchen personnel including cooks, pastry chef, and utility workers, approve time-off requests, and manage bi-weekly payroll processing. Supervise training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions while personally training new employees on food preparation standards. Develop and coordinate menus with the Food & Beverage Director, place food orders, and maintain vendor relationships and inventory controls. Lead departmental meetings, create cleaning schedules, and ensure all food production areas meet local, federal, and state regulations. Monitor food temperatures, maintain a 98% Health Department inspection score, and ensure adequate emergency food inventory. Work variable shifts from 7am-3pm or 10am-6pm at Taylor House Assisted Living in Taylor, NC.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic
- Ability to understand measurements and conversions
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- High School diploma
- Post Secondary Courses in Restaurant Management, Nutrition or related field
- Must be Serv-Safe Certified
- Must keep Serv-Safe certification up to date
- A minimum of three years' experience as an executive chef or sous chef in a hotel, restaurant, club or other similar institution
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements in a senior living environment
- Understanding of nutrition and special dietary needs of older adults
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory, control costs, and maintain efficient kitchen operations
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritize tasks, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to quality, consistency, and resident satisfaction
- Must maintain a score of at least 98% on Health Department inspection
- Must comply with department dress code
- Must be available and/or present to cover shifts as needed, including call outs, vacations, power outages and weather emergencies
Desired Qualifications
- Degree or Certificate from a culinary institute
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