Culinary Services Manager — Senior Care Dining & Nutrition

Optalis Healthcare; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare's Riverview Care Center seeks a Culinary Services Manager to supervise the culinary team, oversee meal production, and ensure nutritious, cost-efficient dining for residents. You will guide and support dining programs while maintaining compliance with all regulations.

The role requires 2–5 years in a Food Service Manager or supervisor capacity, with culinary schooling a plus. Prolonged standing and lifting capabilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Culinary schooling or equivalent professional kitchen experience.
• Experience in a Food Service Manager or Supervisor role (2–5 years).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the supervision of the culinary team and operations to provide nutritious, tasteful, and cost-efficient meals.
• Ensure compliance with dietary policies and regulatory requirements across the center.
• Lead food production according to menus, recipes, and resident needs.
• Troubleshoot operational and staffing issues; implement improvements.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and surveys.
• Manage purchasing and inventory; monitor data entry with accuracy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to review resident diet information and care plans.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Culinary schooling

Job description

Optalis Healthcare's Riverview Care Center seeks a Culinary Services Manager to supervise the culinary team, oversee meal production, and ensure nutritious, cost-efficient dining for residents. You will guide and support dining programs while maintaining compliance with all regulations.

The role requires 2–5 years in a Food Service Manager or supervisor capacity, with culinary schooling a plus. Prolonged standing and lifting capabilities may be required.