Kitchen Manager

SAL of Oquirrh Meadows • South Salt Lake, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll direct onsite dining for our assisted living community, ensuring every meal is safe, consistent, and supports Wow experiences. This role exists to keep food preparation and service running smoothly while meeting state compliance standards and maintaining a dependable kitchen team. You’ll oversee cooking and serving from prep through cleanup, manage daily kitchen flow, and lead with a responsible, steady presence. You’ll also handle staffing needs—building schedules, coordinating coverage, and staying on call for emergencies or unexpected gaps.

Requirements

• CPR/First Aid certification
• Food Handler card
• ServSafe Manager certification
• Strong understanding of state compliance for assisted living and food preparation
• Proven leadership, team management, and scheduling capability
• Ability to stay flexible, compassionate, and focused on creating positive interactions with residents and coworkers

Responsibilities

• Direct onsite dining for an assisted living community.
• Ensure meals are safe, consistent, and support positive experiences.
• Keep food preparation and service running smoothly.
• Meet state compliance standards for assisted living and food preparation.
• Maintain a dependable kitchen team.
• Oversee cooking and serving from prep through cleanup.
• Manage daily kitchen flow.
• Lead with a responsible, steady presence.
• Handle staffing needs, including building schedules and coordinating coverage.
• Stay on call for emergencies or unexpected gaps.
• Review menus, deliveries, and staff assignments.
• Check in with the care team to confirm resident preferences and timing.
• Adjust portions and swap missing items during service.
• Assist in the kitchen when it gets busy.
• Engage with residents in the dining room, listen to feedback, and coach staff.
• Reset prep and notes for the next day.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Competitive Salary ($22–$23/hr)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Meals

What This Job Offers

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