Assistant Chef — Senior Living Kitchen Coordinator

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

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.