Chef Manager — Lead Kitchen Operations in Senior Living

Cogir USA; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand (early access to pay)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee the daily operation of the community kitchen and execute the dining program, ensuring quality, nutrition, and resident satisfaction.

You will lead a culinary team, train staff, manage menus and recipes, monitor food safety, and control costs while maintaining company standards.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes teamwork, schedule management, and delivering consistent meals in a senior living environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Culinary training is preferred but not mandatory.
• Food Safety Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) is required.
• 3–5 years in a professional, full-service kitchen is expected.
• 1–2 years of kitchen leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food prep, production, and service.
• Execute company menus, recipes, and culinary standards.
• Maintain meal quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Lead and train kitchen staff; manage staff scheduling.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Monitor inventory and control costs; support budget adherence.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure resident satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety knowledge

Inventory basics

Time management

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred but not required

Food Safety Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee the daily operation of the community kitchen and execute the dining program, ensuring quality, nutrition, and resident satisfaction.

You will lead a culinary team, train staff, manage menus and recipes, monitor food safety, and control costs while maintaining company standards.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes teamwork, schedule management, and delivering consistent meals in a senior living environment.