Food Service Kitchen Manager

ISH Dining Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a qualified Food Service Kitchen Manager to lead the dining operations in a nursing facility. You will plan and supervise nutritionally balanced meals, ensure safety and sanitation, and manage budget adherence and staff performance.

The role requires CDM certification, familiarity with federal/state dietary regulations, and prior long-term care food service supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements.
• Graduate of a culinary or nutritional program preferred.
• Prior food service experience in a long-term care setting, preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferred.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must follow CMS mandate/guidelines for vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the Dietary Department daily to ensure it is safe and sanitary
• Inspect storage areas on a weekly basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order
• Plan nutritionally balanced and therapeutic meals that reflect the likes and dislikes of residents, as well as Public Health regulations
• Purchase food products from approved vendors and maintain cost records to work within budget guidelines
• Monitor monthly expenditures and hire, orient, train, counsel, discipline, and terminate dietary employees as necessary
• Direct and supervise all dietary functions and personnel, and participate in department head meetings, QAPI meetings, and the Manager on Duty program

Skills

CDM certified

Supervisory experience

Nursing home dietary

Budget management

Education

Culinary/Nutrition degree

Job description

Food Service Kitchen Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Food Service Kitchen Manager to join our team at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a local Nursing Facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As a key member of our Dining Services department, you will play a crucial role in planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of our kitchen, ensuring quality nutritional meals are prepared and served in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect the Dietary Department daily to ensure it is safe and sanitary


• Inspect storage areas on a weekly basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order


• Plan nutritionally balanced and therapeutic meals that reflect the likes and dislikes of residents, as well as Public Health regulations


• Purchase food products from approved vendors and maintain cost records to work within budget guidelines


• Monitor monthly expenditures and hire, orient, train, counsel, discipline, and terminate dietary employees as necessary


• Direct and supervise all dietary functions and personnel, and participate in department head meetings, QAPI meetings, and the Manager on Duty program

Qualifications:

• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements


• Graduate of a culinary or nutritional program preferred


• Prior food service experience in a long-term care setting, preferred


• Prior supervisory experience, preferred


• Must be CDM certified


• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance


• Must follow CMS mandate/guidelines for vaccination

Job Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Food service management experience required, minimum of 1 year