Culinary Services Lead — Resident Dining & Growth

Agemark Senior Living; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer HSA contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO) on Day 1

DailyPay access to earned wages

Employee recognition & referral bonus

Job summary

The Kensington in Hastings, NE, part of Agemark Senior Living, seeks a Culinary Services Manager to lead our dining program and kitchen operations. You will develop menus, manage staff, and ensure outstanding resident experiences while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Join a Great Place to Work–certified organization and lead a team that delivers compassionate, high‑quality dining with a focus on personal investment and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen or dining program.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, inventory, budgeting, sanitation, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining program, kitchen operations, food quality, service standards, and resident satisfaction.
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop culinary staff.
• Create appealing, nutritious menus and support events and celebrations.
• Hands-on kitchen leadership four days per week.
• Oversee food costs, inventory, ordering, sanitation, and compliance with safety standards.
• Engage residents, gather feedback, and improve dining experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Food safety

Communication

Schedule flexibility

Driver's license

Job description

The Kensington in Hastings, NE, part of Agemark Senior Living, seeks a Culinary Services Manager to lead our dining program and kitchen operations. You will develop menus, manage staff, and ensure outstanding resident experiences while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Join a Great Place to Work–certified organization and lead a team that delivers compassionate, high‑quality dining with a focus on personal investment and teamwork.