Assistant Culinary Manager

American Senior Communities•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Assistant Culinary Manager works closely with the Culinary Manager to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations. The role ensures high-quality food preparation, consistent presentation, and compliance with safety and sanitation standards. It combines hands-on culinary expertise with leadership to guide and inspire the kitchen team. The position calls for leadership in safe food preparation, cooking, plating, and service for residents; teamwork toward excellent care and food service; experience leading, hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling kitchen staff; and a supportive presence that helps create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents. The successful candidate demonstrates the organization’s C.A.R.E. values: compassion, accountability, relationships, and excellence.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a cook.
Current and valid ServSafe safety certificate.
Ability to lead and motivate others in safety, health, sanitation, food preparation, cooking, plating, and service.
Ability to work as part of a team toward excellent care and food service.
Demonstrated experience in hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling kitchen staff.
Demonstrates the C.A.R.E. values of compassion, accountability, relationships, and excellence toward residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Management experience.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Culinary Manager to oversee kitchen operations.
Ensure high-quality food preparation and consistent presentation.
Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
Lead and motivate kitchen staff to follow proper safety, health, sanitation, and food-preparation practices.
Support cooking, plating, and service for residents.
Hire, train, evaluate, and schedule kitchen staff.
Work with the team toward excellent resident care and food service.
Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.

Benefits

Access to earned wages before payday.
Employee referral bonus programs.
401(k).
Flexible spending account (FSA) program.
Free life insurance.
PTO exchange-for-pay programs.
Medical coverage as low as $25.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Workforce chaplains and personalized wellness coaching.
Holiday pay and paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and more.
Preceptor and mentorship programs.
Clinical and leadership development pathways.
Education partnerships with colleges and universities, including Ivy Tech and Purdue Global.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.