Kitchen Supervisor - Senior Living

Thomas Cuisine•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Kitchen Supervisor to join our senior living dining culinary team. As the Kitchen Supervisor, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. The individual who takes on this role will play a key part in delivering nutritious, appealing meals to residents, staff, and visitors while maintaining compliance with organizational dietary guidelines.

Requirements

3 (three) years prior professional kitchen leadership experience preferred.
1 (one) to 2 (two) years prior senior living, hospital, or healthcare experience a plus.
Experience with high-volume meal service and structured mealtimes a plus.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Knowledge of therapeutic diets, dietary restrictions, nutrition standards, and food safety regulations.
Scratch base cooking preferred.
Culinary Arts degree a plus.
Proficient computer skills including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the internet.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check (State and Federal) and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Help ensure resident and client satisfaction with food production.
Communicate on various levels including management, client, resident, and associate levels.
Follow directions from the Food Service Director.
Maintain strict following of recipes for all food production & products.
Count accurate inventory of all items in all food storage areas; Maintain FIFO of freight in assigned areas.
Produce menu items by timeline requirements.
Maintain all standard operating procedures.
Ensure a clean & sanitary workstation/area by practicing the clean-as-you-go method.
Maintain all prepared items and ensure they are labeled with the following information: item inside the container, date item is prepped, use-by date, and initials of the person who prepped the item.
Perform all cooking methods and preparation methods on proteins, vegetables, starches & other ingredients according to the recipe within the prescribed time frame to complete all service times for the café.
Other duties as assigned