Healthcare Kitchen Manager - Skilled Nursing

Ahava Healthcare; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahava Healthcare in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the dietary department in a skilled nursing facility. The role oversees daily kitchen operations, ensures quality meals, and enforces regulatory compliance while guiding a dedicated dietary team to support resident nutrition and satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has experience in food service management within a healthcare or senior living setting and holds a relevant certification or degree.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service management.
• Long-term care, healthcare, or senior living experience preferred.
• Certification or degree in Food Service Management or Hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen and food service operations
• Supervise, train, and schedule dietary staff
• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to menus, dietary restrictions, and physician orders
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Monitor food inventory, ordering, and budget controls
• Ensure sanitation, food safety, and infection control standards are met
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support resident satisfaction and nutritional needs

Skills

Food service management

Education

Hospitality/Food Service Management certification or degree

Job description

Ahava Healthcare in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the dietary department in a skilled nursing facility. The role oversees daily kitchen operations, ensures quality meals, and enforces regulatory compliance while guiding a dedicated dietary team to support resident nutrition and satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has experience in food service management within a healthcare or senior living setting and holds a relevant certification or degree.