Assistant Chef, Senior Living Kitchen Lead

Kennesaw Village; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw Village Senior Living is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the Culinary Director in all culinary and dining operations on site in Kennesaw, GA. You will help plan menus, maintain recipes, and ensure kitchen safety and sanitation while delivering high resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include inventory control, event planning, and coordination with health inspections. This role prefers 1–2 years of kitchen management in healthcare or senior living settings, with a focus on

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 kitchen experience

Job description

Kennesaw Village Senior Living is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the Culinary Director in all culinary and dining operations on site in Kennesaw, GA. You will help plan menus, maintain recipes, and ensure kitchen safety and sanitation while delivering high resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include inventory control, event planning, and coordination with health inspections. This role prefers 1–2 years of kitchen management in healthcare or senior living settings, with a focus on