Culinary Manager

American Senior Communities • Connersville, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Manager leads all aspects of culinary operations within the assisted living community, creating exceptional dining experiences that promote resident satisfaction, well-being, and quality of life. This hands-on leader oversees food preparation, menu execution, kitchen operations, and presentation while ensuring meals are nutritious, appealing, and tailored to the needs and preferences of residents. The Culinary Manager also leads, develops, and inspires the culinary team while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

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 our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of culinary operations within the assisted living community.
• Create exceptional dining experiences that promote resident satisfaction, well-being, and quality of life.
• Oversee food preparation, menu execution, kitchen operations, and presentation.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appealing, and tailored to the needs and preferences of residents.
• Lead, develop, and inspire the culinary team.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• 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.
• Hire, train, evaluate and schedule kitchen staff.
• Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.

Benefits

• Access your earnings before payday.
• Lucrative 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