Chef Manager: Senior Living Kitchen Leader

Cogir Real Estate, LP; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages, training, and growh

Early access to paycheck (pay on ondem

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life 보험

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and SickLeave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program and

and more

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in the United States seeks a Chef Manager to oversee the community kitchen and dining program. You will lead the culinary team, ensure quality and safety, and execute menus and dining standards for residents.

The role focuses on operational execution, staff supervision, cost control, and delivering a high-quality resident dining experience in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary training preferred but not required.
• Food Safety Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the kitchen, including food preparation, production, and service.
• Execute company menus, recipes, and culinary standards.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Assist with staff scheduling and daily task assignments.
• Train team members on food preparation procedures and kitchen safety.
• Foster a positive and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Ensure all food is stored, handled, and prepared according to health department regulations.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen.
• Monitor food temperatures and safety logs.
• Assist with ordering food and supplies.
• Maintain proper inventory levels and reduce food waste.
• Support adherence to departmental food and supply budgets.
• Ensure consistent meal quality and responsiveness to resident preferences.
• Assist with special meals, events, and themed dining programs.
• Collaborate with community leadership to support resident satisfaction.
• Direct supervision of kitchen staff.
• Operational leadership within the kitchen.
• Executes established menus and dining programs rather than developing them.

Skills

Culinary experience

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Inventory control

Time management

Team leadership

Sanitation standards

Menu execution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent)

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in the United States seeks a Chef Manager to oversee the community kitchen and dining program. You will lead the culinary team, ensure quality and safety, and execute menus and dining standards for residents.

The role focuses on operational execution, staff supervision, cost control, and delivering a high-quality resident dining experience in a supportive team environment.