Culinary Services Manager: Lead Dining & Resident Care

Remarkable Caregivers; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Contributions

Life Insurance

PTO

DailyPay

Referral Bonuses

EAP & Discounts

Leadership Development

Job summary

The Kensington in Hastings, NE is seeking a Culinary Services Manager to lead our dining program and inspire a talented team. You’ll oversee operations, ensure high-quality meals, and deliver exceptional resident experiences within a supportive, person-centered culture.

As a hands-on leader, you’ll mentor staff, manage budgets, and develop appealing, nutritious menus that reflect resident preferences while maintaining safety and compliance standards. This is a rewarding, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen or dining program with staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, budgeting, sanitation, and food safety.
• Hands-on leader who participates in daily kitchen operations.
• Passion for quality food and personalized service for residents.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to rotate weekends and on-call as needed.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining operations, kitchen operations, food quality, service standards, and resident satisfaction.
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop culinary staff.
• Create nutritious menus, accommodate resident preferences, and support events.
• Stay hands-on with meal prep and daily kitchen operations at least four days per week.
• Manage budgets, food costs, inventory, ordering, sanitation, and safety compliance.
• Build relationships with residents, gather feedback, and seek improvements.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Operational Expertise

Hands-On Leadership

Resident-Focused

Communication

Organization

Scheduling

Driver's License

Job description

The Kensington in Hastings, NE is seeking a Culinary Services Manager to lead our dining program and inspire a talented team. You’ll oversee operations, ensure high-quality meals, and deliver exceptional resident experiences within a supportive, person-centered culture.

As a hands-on leader, you’ll mentor staff, manage budgets, and develop appealing, nutritious menus that reflect resident preferences while maintaining safety and compliance standards. This is a rewarding, full-time role.