Assistant Culinary Manager

American Senior Communities • Avon, IN

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Culinary Manager collaborates closely with the Culinary Manager to oversee all facets of kitchen operations. This includes ensuring high-quality food preparation, consistent presentation, and strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards. The role demands a blend of hands-on culinary expertise and strong leadership skills to effectively guide and inspire the kitchen team.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of experience as Culinary Manager
• Certification in a Dietary Manager course or Associate’s Degree in Culinary/Hospitality Management
• Current and valid ServSafe Manager’s Food Safety Certificate
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values (Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence) to our residents, family members, customers and staff

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations
• Ensure high-quality food preparation
• Ensure consistent presentation
• Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards
• Guide and inspire a talented kitchen team
• Lead and motivate others to follow proper safety, health, sanitation and food preparation with a focus on cooking, plating and service for our residents
• Work towards a common goal of excellent care and food service for our residents
• Lead, hire, train, evaluate and schedule kitchen staff
• Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Access earnings before payday
• Employee referral bonus programs
• 401(K)
• FSA Program
• Free life insurance
• PTO exchange for pay programs
• Medical coverage as low as $25
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues
• Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace
• Personalized wellness coaching
• Holiday pay
• PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Employee discount programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more
• Access to preceptors and mentorship programs
• Clinical and leadership development pathways
• Education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global
• Financial assistance for continuing education
• Company sponsored scholarship programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition events
• Monthly and annual awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees