Kitchen Manager

Newman Regional Health; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Assistance

Generous Paid Time Off

KPERS Retirement

Identity Theft Protection Discounts

Life Insurance options

Long and short-term disability

Flex Spending Account

Accident and Cancer coverage

Job summary

Newman Regional Health in Emporia, KS seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily Food & Nutrition Services operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality meal service for patients, visitors, and staff.

You will coordinate production, inventory, and purchasing while maintaining compliance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements, aiming for exceptional customer service and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of food service supervisory experience required.
• Healthcare food service experience preferred.
• ServSafe Manager Certification required or ability to obtain within department-established timeframe.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises kitchen staff, including cooks, clerks, and nutrition service workers, providing leadership and performance feedback.
• Develops and manages employee schedules to ensure appropriate staffing.
• Coordinates orientation, training, and staff development activities.
• Assists with recruitment, hiring, and performance management processes.
• Maintains compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees daily food production and meal service ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
• Monitors performance metrics and customer feedback to identify improvements.
• Maintains inventory levels and supports purchasing activities.
• Collaborates with nursing units and other departments to promote service excellence.
• Tracks operational metrics and provides reports to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Customer service

Communication

Food safety

Inventory management

Education

Associate degree in Food Service Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service management systems

Job description

Kitchen Manager (Full Time)
Job types: Non-Clinical Positions

Newman Regional Health is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Food & Nutrition Services Department. This position is responsible for supervising kitchen staff, coordinating food production and meal service, maintaining inventory and purchasing processes, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and supporting a high-quality dining experience for patients, visitors, and staff. The Kitchen Manager promotes operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

This is a Full-Time Position. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Nights and weekends as needed.

• Supervises kitchen staff, including cooks, clerks, and nutrition service workers, providing leadership, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Develops and manages employee schedules to ensure appropriate staffing and efficient departmental operations.
• Coordinates departmental orientation, training, and ongoing staff development activities.
• Assists with recruitment, hiring, employee relations, corrective action, and performance management processes.
• Maintains compliance with all food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures adherence to safe food handling procedures and departmental policies.
• Oversees daily food production and meal service to ensure quality, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitors departmental performance, quality indicators, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains inventory levels and supports purchasing activities to ensure adequate food and supply availability.
• Collaborates with nursing units, providers, and other departments to promote effective communication and service excellence.
• Tracks operational metrics and provides reports and recommendations to department leadership.
• Promotes a clean, organized, and safe work environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of food service operations, food safety standards, and inventory management practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and food service management systems.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of food service supervisory experience required.
• Healthcare food service experience preferred.

Certifications

• ServSafe Manager Certification required or ability to obtain within the department-established timeframe.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential preferred.

At NRH, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Assistance

Generous Paid Time Off including Extended Illness Benefit

KPERS Retirement

Identity Theft Protection Discounts

Life Insurance options

Long and short-term disability

Flex Spending Account

Accident and Cancer coverage

About Newman Regional Health:

Centrally located within the city of Emporia, Newman Regional Health is a 25-bed non-profit critical access hospital owned by the people of Lyon County. Newman Regional Health is a teaching hospital, and is home to the ESU Newman Division of Nursing. We are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve by providing high-quality care. We are continually recognized as one of the Top 10 hospitals in Kansas and one of the Top 50 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.