Culinary Manager — Senior Living & Healthcare Kitchens

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

Job summary

Powerlink is seeking a dynamic Culinary Manager to direct the food and nutrition services for our healthcare and senior living operations. You will oversee back and front of house, coordinating purchasing, production, and service to support resident and patient well-being.

The role requires 3–5 years kitchen experience, a High School diploma, English fluency, and ServSafe knowledge. You must manage schedules, ensure safety compliance, and be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen experience.
• High School diploma required.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Basic computer skills with ability to maintain records and reports (web-based reporting).
• Knowledge of purchasing, food handling, preparation, service and operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Proficient knowledge of therapeutic diets and modified textures/liquids.
• Must have cook experience and be willing to work all kitchen positions.
• Strong background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Local to Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist the director of food and nutrition services and help direct the entire department.
• Oversee back and front of house operations for the food service department.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance in all foodservice activities.

Skills

Kitchen experience

English communication

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Purchasing knowledge

Food handling

Food safety

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Cook experience

Safety and sanitation compliance

Education

High School diploma

ServSafe certification

Job description

Powerlink is seeking a dynamic Culinary Manager to direct the food and nutrition services for our healthcare and senior living operations. You will oversee back and front of house, coordinating purchasing, production, and service to support resident and patient well-being.

The role requires 3–5 years kitchen experience, a High School diploma, English fluency, and ServSafe knowledge. You must manage schedules, ensure safety compliance, and be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and