Healthcare Kitchen Supervisor — Lead, Mentor & Meals

Resthaven; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Mandatory Overtime

NOMI Health Insurance Network

Free On-Site Clinic

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Resthaven in Michigan is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to prepare and coordinate meals for residents in a healthcare setting. You will lead daily food production, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure on-time service while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years supervisory kitchen experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a Culinary Arts background preferred. This full-time role offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of culinary experience in healthcare, institutional kitchen, or related field.
• Previous supervisory or kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Experience serving older adults or healthcare dining environments is preferred.
• Ability to attend required in-service training and departmental meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate food production to ensure meals are ready for service on time.
• Train, mentor, and coordinate kitchen staff to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Read and interpret function sheets to prepare menus and support special events.
• Develop and maintain prep sheets, production schedules, and daily duty assignments.
• Utilize batch cooking techniques to minimize food waste and maintain product quality.
• Follow safe food handling, storage, labeling, and dating procedures at all times.
• Ensure prepared foods are held at proper serving temperatures.
• Maintain production records, including food usage, shortages, overages, and customer counts.
• Complete and maintain required food safety and temperature logs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized kitchen, prep, and storage areas.
• Properly open and close the kitchen according to established procedures.
• Ensure closing checklists are completed and signed.
• Monitor kitchen equipment for proper operation and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards, OSHA regulations, and local and state health department requirements.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment focused on excellent customer service.
• Build professional relationships with residents, families, guests, and fellow team members.
• Support and follow all Resthaven policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Resthaven in Michigan is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to prepare and coordinate meals for residents in a healthcare setting. You will lead daily food production, oversee kitchen staff, and ensure on-time service while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years supervisory kitchen experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a Culinary Arts background preferred. This full-time role offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities to grow within a