Culinary Manager

Powerlink; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerlink seeks a dynamic Culinary Manager with a solid history in Restaurant and Senior Living Management to join our Foodservice Operations team. This role reports to the director of food and nutrition services and oversees all food service activities, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in kitchen roles, a high school diploma, and strong English communication. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required, with local Phoenix area residency

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of kitchen experience.
• High School diploma required.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain records and complete reports.
• Knowledge of purchasing, food handling, preparation, service, and operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Proficient knowledge of all therapeutic diets and modified textured foods and liquids.
• Must have cook experience and be willing and able to work all positions as necessary.
• Strong background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Must be local to Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist the director of food and nutrition services to direct the entire food and nutrition services department.
• Report directly to the director of food and nutrition services.
• Manage back and front of house operations for the food service department.

Skills

Kitchen experience

English proficiency

Flexibility

Safety & sanitation

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Food handling & prep

Record keeping

Managerial experience

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Web-based reporting

Job description

Powerlink has an immediate need for a dynamic, versatile and an accomplished and energetic Culinary Manager with a solid history of achievement in Restaurant and Senior Living Management to join our Foodservice Operations team. Powerlink is a provider of Healthcare Integrated Services to Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities, throughout the United States, located in Warren, MI. We provide award-winning and highly successful solutions within the areas of Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Institutional Laundry Services and Facility Maintenance.

Job Summary

The Culinary Manager assists the director of food and nutrition services to direct the entire food and nutrition services department and reports directly to the director of food and nutrition services. The culinary manager is responsible for back and front of the house operations for the food service department. Must have basic knowledge and experience in food purchasing, preparation, production control, inventory control, safety, sanitation, equipment, food safety, menus, and therapeutic diets, facility policies and procedures related to the food service department and must work well under the direction of the Dietary Manager.

Required Qualifications

Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of kitchen experience.

Minimum education: High School diploma

Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively with others.

Must be able to work flexible hours and days, sometimes on short notice. This includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain records and complete reports as required, including web-based reporting.

Knowledge of purchasing, food handling, preparation, service, and operation of all kitchen equipment.

Proficient knowledge of all therapeutic diets and modified textured foods and liquids.

Must have cook experience and be willing and able to work all positions as necessary.

Strong background in safety and sanitation compliance.

Must be local to Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualification

Two (2) or more years' experience as a manager or supervisor in a long-term care environment.

Current ServSafe® certification.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations as applicable.