Culinary Manager

Powerlink • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Powerlink is seeking an accomplished Culinary Manager to join its Foodservice Operations team. Powerlink provides healthcare integrated services to long-term care and senior living facilities across the United States. The Culinary Manager assists the Director of Food and Nutrition Services in directing the department and reports directly to that director. The role is responsible for both back-of-house and front-of-house food service operations and works under the direction of the Dietary Manager.

The Culinary Manager needs working knowledge and experience in food purchasing, preparation, production and inventory control, safety and sanitation, equipment, food safety, menus, therapeutic diets, and facility food-service policies and procedures. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, sometimes on short notice, and to perform cooking and other kitchen positions as needed. Candidates must be local to Phoenix, Arizona, and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of kitchen experience.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to maintain records and complete required reports.
• Knowledge of purchasing, food handling, preparation, service, and operation of kitchen equipment.
• Proficient knowledge of therapeutic diets and modified-texture foods and liquids.
• Cook experience and willingness and ability to work all kitchen positions as necessary.
• Strong background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Must be local to Phoenix, Arizona, and surrounding areas.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience as a manager or supervisor in a long-term care environment.
• Current ServSafe certification.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Food and Nutrition Services in directing the food and nutrition services department.
• Manage back-of-house and front-of-house food service operations.
• Handle food purchasing, preparation, service, and production and inventory control.
• Apply food safety, safety, sanitation, and facility food-service policies and procedures.
• Work as a cook and perform all kitchen positions as necessary.
• Maintain records and complete required reports, including web-based reporting.
• Work flexible hours and days, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, sometimes on short notice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED