Assistant Chef

Big Springs Village; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Springs Village Senior Living is seeking an Assistant Chef to join the culinary team and support the Culinary Director. You will help plan menus, follow standardized recipes, and maintain sanitation and safety standards to deliver nutritious meals for residents.

Responsibilities include inventory control, event planning support, and ensuring meals meet budget and quality expectations in a healthcare senior-living setting. On-site role with focus on safety and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of kitchen management experience.
• Experience in institutional or batch cooking, preferably in healthcare or senior living settings.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare regular and modified menus following established guidelines.
• Adhere to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Create and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Manage food and non-food inventory to stay within budget guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and sanitation procedures, including audits.
• Oversee equipment operation and maintenance while ensuring safety standards.
• Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Kitchen management

Batch cooking

Healthcare kitchen experience

Job description

Are you passionate about creating delicious, nutritious meals and delivering exceptional dining experiences? Big Springs Village Senior Living is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our team!

Job Description

As an Assistant Chef, you'll play a key role in supporting the Culinary Director in managing all aspects of our culinary and dining department. This includes inventory control, special events planning, ensuring safety and sanitation standards, and maintaining outstanding resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare regular and modified menus following established guidelines.
• Adhere to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Create and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Manage food and non-food inventory to stay within budget guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and sanitation procedures, as evidenced by successful health inspections and audits.
• Oversee proper equipment operation and maintenance while ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
• Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of kitchen management experience.
• Experience in institutional and batch cooking, preferably in healthcare or senior living settings.