Assistant Culinary Manager

ASC • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Assistant Culinary Manager works closely with the Culinary Manager to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, consistent presentation, and compliance with safety and sanitation standards. The role combines hands-on culinary expertise with leadership to guide and inspire the kitchen team, support excellent food service and care for residents, and create a comforting, engaging atmosphere for them. The position is at Coventry Meadows and is listed as a day shift opportunity.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a cook.
• Current and valid ServSafe Safety Certificate.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling kitchen staff.
• Ability to lead and motivate others to follow safety, health, sanitation, and food-preparation practices.
• Ability to work toward shared goals for resident care and food service.
• Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Culinary Manager to oversee kitchen operations.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation and consistent food presentation.
• Promote adherence to safety, health, and sanitation standards.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff in cooking, plating, and service for residents.
• Support teamwork toward excellent resident care and food service.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and schedule kitchen staff.
• Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
• Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values with residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

• Access to earnings before payday.
• Employee referral bonus programs.
• 401(k).
• Flexible spending account (FSA) program.
• Free life insurance.
• PTO exchange for pay programs.
• Medical coverage, with options as low as $25.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workforce Chaplains workplace support.
• Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
• Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and more.
• Preceptors 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed