Assistant Culinary Manager: Lead Resident Kitchen Team

American Senior Communities; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Life insurance

PTO exchange for pay programs

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship programs

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking an Assistant Culinary Manager at Coventry Meadows to lead the kitchen team, ensure safety, and deliver high-quality meals for residents. The role works closely with the Culinary Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations on the day shift, emphasizing care, teamwork and strong leadership.

The position requires at least one year of cook experience; management experience is preferred, and a valid ServSafe certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Leadership to motivate kitchen staff and ensure safety and quality.
• Teamwork to deliver excellent care and food service for residents.
• Experience in leadership, hiring, training, evaluating and scheduling kitchen staff.
• Must have ServSafe certificate and comply with CARE values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen team to deliver compassionate service to residents.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and regulatory standards are consistently met.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Experience

Supportive Presence

Job description

American Senior Communities is seeking an Assistant Culinary Manager at Coventry Meadows to lead the kitchen team, ensure safety, and deliver high-quality meals for residents. The role works closely with the Culinary Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations on the day shift, emphasizing care, teamwork and strong leadership.

The position requires at least one year of cook experience; management experience is preferred, and a valid ServSafe certificate is required.