Culinary Manager

American Senior Communities • Fort Wayne, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Manager oversees all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, consistent presentation, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. This role combines hands-on culinary expertise with strong leadership to guide and inspire a talented 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
• Must have current and valid ServSafe Manager’s Food Safety Certificate.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Ensures high-quality food preparation.
• Ensures consistent presentation of food.
• Ensures adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Guides and inspires a talented kitchen team.
• Leads and motivates others to follow proper safety, health, sanitation and food preparation with a focus on cooking, plating and service for residents.
• Works towards a common goal of excellent care and food service for residents.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and schedules kitchen staff.
• Creates a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.

Benefits

• Access your 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.
• Workforce Chaplains.
• Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Holiday pay.
• PTO.
• Opportunities to earn additional PTO.
• Employee Discount Programs.
• 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.
• C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence.
• Employee recognition events.
• Monthly and annual awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree