Kitchen Manager

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

Kitchen Manager – Skilled Nursing Facility in Kingsport, Tennessee

A skilled nursing facility in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Kitchen Manager to lead our dietary department. This position is responsible for overseeing food service operations, ensuring quality meal preparation, maintaining regulatory compliance, and leading a team committed to providing excellent service to our residents.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in food service management required
• Long-term care, healthcare, or senior living experience preferred
• Food Service Manager or certification/degree in Food Service Management or in Hospitality

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative leadership team that values your voice
• Stable and supportive work environment
• Commitment to staff development
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This facility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.