Culinary Manager

American Senior Communities LLC; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Team culture

Job summary

American Senior Communities LLC's Hickory Creek at Columbus is seeking a hands-on Culinary Manager to lead dining operations for our assisted living community. You will supervise food preparation, menu execution, kitchen flow, and the presentation of nutritious, resident-tailored meals.

You will mentor the culinary team while upholding food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards. The role emphasizes compassionate leadership and delivering exceptional dining experiences for residents and

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as Culinary Manager.
• Certification in a Dietary Manager Course or associate's degree in culinary/hospitality management.
• Must have current and valid ServSafe Manager’s Food Safety Certificate.
• Demonstrates CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations, including food preparation, menu execution and kitchen flow.
• Develop and mentor the culinary team while maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appealing, and tailored to residents’ needs and preferences.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and quality in service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Experience

Supportive Presence

Education

Dietary Manager Certification or AS in culinary/hospitality management

Job description

Culinary and Nutrition Manager Opportunity at

Hickory Creek at Columbus

The Culinary Manager leads all aspects of culinary operations within the assisted living community, creating exceptional dining experiences that promote resident satisfaction, well-being, and quality of life. This hands‑on leader oversees food preparation, menu execution, kitchen operations, and presentation while ensuring meals are nutritious, appealing, and tailored to the needs and preferences of residents. The Culinary Manager also leads, develops, and inspires the culinary team while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

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 Culinary Manager.
• Certification in a Dietary Manager Course or associate's degree in culinary/hospitality management
• Must have current and valid ServSafe Manager’s Food 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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