Assistant Culinary Manager

Anew Care; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

American Senior Communities seeks a Culinary and Nutrition Assistant Manager to assist in supervising kitchen operations for resident meals, ensuring safety, quality, and consistency. This role combines hands-on cooking with strong leadership to guide a kitchen team.

The position requires one year of cook experience, preferred management, and current ServSafe certification, aligned with C.A.R.E. values. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a cook; management experience preferred.
• Must have current and valid ServSafe Safety Certificate.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations in collaboration with Culinary Manager.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff to ensure safety, sanitation, and high-quality food service for residents.
• Help hire, train, evaluate and schedule staff; foster a caring atmosphere for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Experience

Supportive Presence

Education

ServSafe Certification

CDM Certification

Job description

Description

Culinary and Nutrition Assistant Manager Opportunity at Betz Nursing Home

The Assistant Culinary Manager works closely with the Culinary Manager to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, consistent presentation, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. This role combines hands‑on culinary expertise with strong leadership to guide and inspire a talented kitchen team.

Skills Needed:

• Leadership: The ability to lead and motivate others to follow proper safety, health, sanitation and food preparation with a focus on cooking, plating and service for our residents.
• Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care and food service for our residents.
• Experience: Proven experience in leadership, hiring, training, evaluating and scheduling kitchen staff.
• Supportive Presence: Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.

Requirements:

• Minimum one year of experience as a cook. Management experience preferred.
• Must have current and valid ServSafe Safety Certificate.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.
• Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.

The American Health Care Association recently recognized ASC as the 12th largest provider, yet #2 in quality among the nation’s 20 largest skilled nursing care companies. What that means for our team members is the opportunity to work in a company supported by strong clinical standards, proven processes, and a company committed to excellence. It’s something we’re incredibly proud of, and it reflects the kind of organization you can build a career with.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Licensed Position or better in xxProvider Trust LIc Verification.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CDM Certification

ServeSafe Certification

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