Assistant Chef for Senior Living Culinary Team

Garden Healthcare; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw Village Senior Living in Georgia is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the Culinary Director in managing all aspects of the culinary and dining program. This role emphasizes quality resident meals, safety, and strong teamwork in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include menu planning, standardized recipes, inventory control, sanitation, and ensuring resident satisfaction. Prior kitchen management in healthcare or senior living preferred to ensure program excellence.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Kitchen management

Healthcare cooking

Job description

Kennesaw Village Senior Living in Georgia is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the Culinary Director in managing all aspects of the culinary and dining program. This role emphasizes quality resident meals, safety, and strong teamwork in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include menu planning, standardized recipes, inventory control, sanitation, and ensuring resident satisfaction. Prior kitchen management in healthcare or senior living preferred to ensure program excellence.