Kitchen Lead — High-Volume, Care-Focused Supervisor

National Health Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

National Health Foundation is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Lead to supervise dining operations in a residential care setting. You will bridge the gap between line cooks and management, ensuring meals meet nutritional needs for residents and adhere to safety standards.

The role requires 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen with leadership experience, ability to manage large meals, and familiarity with dietary restrictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen; leadership experience preferred.
• Experience cooking for large groups or high-volume settings.
• Understanding dietary restrictions, food safety protocols, and nutritional needs.
• Ability to work with individuals with behavioral challenges or other unique needs.
• Strong time management and cleanliness standards.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work an additional day as required.
• SERV Safe Certification or equivalent food safety training preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Kitchen Manager with daily operations, including opening/closing procedures, staff scheduling, prep schedules and station organization.
• Assist with planning menus to be nutritious, cost-effective, and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Supervise cooks in food prep, washing, peeling, chopping, and marinating proteins.
• Maintain quality and consistency by ensuring items are cooked to spec and meet recipes.
• Keep kitchen prep area and dining hall clean and organized; manage dishwashing and sanitation.
• Train new hires on equipment and safety protocols; supervise staff.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and sanitation standards in Kitchen and Dining Hall.
• Manage inventory, food cost, ordering, receiving, restocking, and waste minimization.
• Assist in maintaining walk-in cooler/freezer organization and temperature control.
• Collaborate with staff to provide a positive dining experience for guests.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking for large groups

Food safety

Time management

Bilingual Spanish

Communication

Tools

SERV Safe

Job description

National Health Foundation is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Lead to supervise dining operations in a residential care setting. You will bridge the gap between line cooks and management, ensuring meals meet nutritional needs for residents and adhere to safety standards.

The role requires 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen with leadership experience, ability to manage large meals, and familiarity with dietary restrictions.