Culinary Services Manager
About The Position
The Kensington, an Agemark Senior Living community in Hastings, Nebraska, is seeking a Culinary Services Manager to lead its dining program, kitchen operations, and culinary team. The role focuses on providing high-quality food and service, creating a welcoming and satisfying dining experience for residents, and developing a talented staff in keeping with Agemark’s EPIC ACTS values: Excellence, Personal Investment, Celebration, Accountability, Compassion, and Team Spirit. The manager oversees food quality, service standards, resident satisfaction, menu planning, food costs, inventory, ordering, sanitation, and food-safety compliance. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring active participation in meal preparation and daily kitchen operations at least four days per week. The manager also builds relationships with residents, gathers feedback, and improves the dining experience. The role includes rotating weekends and on-call responsibilities based on community needs. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required for company vehicle use.
Requirements
- Experience managing a kitchen, dining program, or food-service team, including staff supervision, scheduling, and development.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, menu planning, inventory, budgeting, sanitation, and food safety.
- Ability to lead a team while actively participating in daily kitchen operations.
- A resident-focused approach and passion for quality food, personalized service, and a welcoming dining environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, solve problems, and build positive relationships.
- Availability for rotating weekends and on-call responsibilities based on community needs.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record for company vehicle use.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the dining program, kitchen operations, food quality, service standards, and resident satisfaction.
- Hire, train, schedule, coach, and lead culinary staff while fostering accountability and teamwork.
- Create appealing, nutritious menus, accommodate resident preferences, and support special events and celebrations.
- Participate hands-on in meal preparation and daily kitchen operations at least four days per week.
- Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, sanitation, and compliance with food-safety standards.
- Build relationships with residents, gather feedback, and identify ways to improve the dining experience.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer HSA contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid time off accruing from Day 1
- Leadership training and professional development opportunities
- DailyPay access to earned wages
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and 24/7 Care Coordinator support
- Discounts on travel, entertainment, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
