Culinary Services Assistant Manager

Optalis • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to assist with the supervision of the kitchen team and operation and to ensure the provision of nutritional, tasteful, and cost-efficient meals for the residents. This position provides guidance and operational oversight to all center related food and dining programs under the direction and support of the Culinary Services Manager related to feeding, nutrition, dining services, program development implementation, costs, and regulatory/quality compliance.

Requirements

• Culinary Schooling a plus or at least 2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen under the direction of a Chef
• 2-5 years experience working in a Food Service Manager or Supervisor capacity
• Purchasing & Inventory Management
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Adaptability & Change Management skills
• Customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Dependability
• Organizational skills
• Customer service orientation

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or long-term care accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the organization’s dietary and nutritional policies and procedures in respective Center in compliance with federal, state, local and organization’s regulations to meet residents’ needs. Oversees and inspects food and food preparation.
• Responsible for the overall production of meals as assigned and in quantities according to menu, recipes and number of persons served.
• Troubleshoots and problem-solves operational, staffing, training issues, and recommends changes, solutions and modifications in all relevant areas.
• Maintain accurate filing and recordkeeping for audits and surveys.
• Participates in conducting food safety and sanitation program to meet Federal and State Health Department requirements. Assists in completion of department quality assurance audits. Models good food safety and sanitation practices.
• Reviews Resident diet information and care plans, and discusses with residents, families and interdisciplinary team, if necessary, to make appropriate changes. Assists in the development.
• Maintains regular meetings with key management and project teams to review status, issues & innovations as directed by the Dietary Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed