Culinary Manager

Sunset Senior Communities•Jenison, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission & How We Work At Sunset, our mission is to provide quality services to senior adults in a spirit of Christian love. In our Manor kitchens, this mission shows up through consistency, care, and respect for the people we serve and work alongside. We believe people do their best work in environments where leadership is honest, dependable, caring, and clear. We aim to lead with humility, serve alongside our teams, show compassion in real moments, and hold standards in ways that support both quality and dignity. Position Summary The Culinary Manager provides leadership across kitchen operations to ensure consistent, high-quality dining experiences for residents. This role oversees food quality, recipe standardization, sanitation, safety compliance, and staff training while supporting and developing kitchen team members. This position is responsible for supervising daily kitchen operations, maintaining regulatory standards, and ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and with excellence. The Culinary Manager collaborates with leadership to plan menus, support special events, and uphold a positive, team-focused work environment.

Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Leadership experience in a kitchen or food service environment

Responsibilities

Maintain and enforce standardized recipes, food quality, and presentation standards
Train, coach, and support kitchen staff across shifts
Oversee food safety, sanitation, and compliance audits
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and staff development
Manage inventory, prep processes, and kitchen organization
Collaborate on menu planning and special events
Assisting with prep, stocking, and general kitchen responsibilities
Ensure proper documentation (logs, inspections, cleaning schedules)
Provide operational support, including covering shifts as needed