Kitchen Manager (Senior Living Community)

Suite Living Senior Care•St Paul, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Suite Living Senior Care is seeking an experienced Dietary Manager/Head Cook to join their team at a Memory Care + Assisted Living community. This full-time position involves preparing meals according to the menu using batch cooking methods, ensuring meals are presented and served to residents according to customer service standards, and maintaining a clean and presentable dining room. The role requires knowledge of nutrition, recipes, and special dietary needs, safe operation of kitchen equipment, and computer literacy for ordering and inventory management. The Dietary Manager/Head Cook will also work within a budget, manage vendor communications, plan for special events, and coordinate with the Assisted Living Director and Clinical Nurse Manager to accommodate resident needs. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining a positive and respectful environment for residents and coworkers, adhering to safety and sanitation standards, and preparing for upcoming meals and staff coverage.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma required.
Minimum of 1 year related experience as a Dietary Manager, Head Cook, or similar role within a Senior Living community is highly preferred.
Must have ServSafe Certification upon hire.
Must have Certified Food Manager (CFPM) upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Dietary Manager, Head Cook, or similar role within a Senior Living community.

Responsibilities

Preparing meals according to the menu using batch cooking methods.
Ensuring meals are presented and served to residents within the standards of Customer Service.
Maintaining the cleanliness and presentability of the dining room.
Demonstrating knowledge of nutrition, recipes, and special dietary needs.
Operating all kitchen equipment properly and safely.
Ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
Ordering food and supplies, and maintaining inventory using computer systems.
Working within a budget while maintaining the integrity of menus.
Communicating effectively with vendors.
Making recommendations regarding inventory.
Planning for special events, activities, and changes, and organizing the work area efficiently.
Ensuring food items are available before starting meal preparation.
Keeping up with the flow of work and having contingency plans.
Helping with special events and filling in for others in emergency situations.
Working with the Assisted Living Director, residents, and families in planning private gatherings.
Coordinating with the Clinical Nurse Manager to accommodate residents on special diets.
Protecting building property and supplies, and eliminating waste.
Maintaining a cheerful and cooperative relationship with coworkers.
Bringing legitimate complaints and problems to the Assisted Living Director's attention.
Answering the phone cheerfully, getting complete information, and responding pleasantly.
Making the building a desirable environment for residents.
Being cheerful and friendly with residents, initiating conversations, and showing concern for their welfare.
Listening carefully to residents' complaints and concerns and providing respectful responses.
Accommodating resident requests promptly, such as substituting foods.
Integrating proper safety and sanitation techniques into daily work.
Labeling, dating, and rotating stock.
Reporting accidents and injuries immediately.
Preparing for the upcoming week and preparing food ahead of time for weekend and evening meals.
Following menus and providing appropriate snacks for the senior population.
Abiding by the requirements of the Food and Beverage License.
Reporting resident changes to the staff on duty.
Documenting as required (e.g., temperatures).
Taking initiative to accomplish tasks and offering suggestions for improvement.