Kitchen Manager (Senior Living Community)

Suite Living Senior Care•Burnsville, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Suite Living Senior Care is seeking an experienced Dietary Manager/Head Cook to join their team at their Memory Care + Assisted Living community in Burnsville. 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 ideal candidate will be able to work within a budget, communicate effectively with vendors, and plan for special events. This position offers a Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift schedule with no weekends or on-call duties.

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
Active ServSafe Certification
Certified Food Manager (CFPM) license (or willing to obtain prior to 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.
Ordering food and supplies, and maintaining inventory.
Working within a budget while maintaining the integrity of menus.
Communicating with vendors.
Making recommendations regarding inventory.
Planning for special events, activities, and changes, and efficiently organizing the work area.
Checking menus and ensuring food items are available before starting.
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 ensure special dietary needs are accommodated.
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 with residents and initiating friendly conversations.
Listening carefully to residents' complaints and concerns and providing respectful responses.
Accommodating resident's requests promptly, if appropriate.
Integrating proper safety and sanitation techniques into daily work.
Labeling, dating, and rotating stock.
Reporting accidents and injuries immediately to the Assisted Living Director.
Preparing for the upcoming week and preparing food ahead of time for weekend and evening meals.
Following menus.
Providing snacks appropriate for the senior population.
Abiding by 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.