Kitchen Manager

ISH Dining Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ISH Health Services in Lancaster, PA is seeking a skilled Lancaster Kitchen Manager to oversee the Dining Services department. You will plan, organize, and direct daily operations to ensure safe, nutritious meals in a clean, compliant facility.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate with vendors, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local standards. Experience in healthcare food service and supervisory roles is preferred; weekend and holiday coverage is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or at least two years in healthcare.
• Knowledge of federal and state nursing home dietary requirements.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays when needed.
• Ability to manage budgets and expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the Dietary Department daily to ensure safety and sanitation.
• Plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals reflecting resident needs and regulations.
• Direct and supervise dietary functions and personnel.
• Purchase food from approved vendors.
• Maintain cost records and monitor monthly expenditures.
• Schedule staffing and review performance.
• Attend department head meetings.
• Follow health standards and guidelines.
• Prepare and cook meals per menus and physician instructions.
• Hire, orient, train, and discipline dietary staff whenever necessary.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Healthcare food service

Budgeting / cost control

Compliance leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lancaster Kitchen Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lancaster Kitchen Manager to join our team at ISH Health Services. As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the Dining Services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards. Your primary goal will be to ensure quality nutritional meals are prepared and served from kitchens maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect the Dietary Department daily to ensure it is safe and sanitary
• Inspect storage areas on a daily basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order
• Plan and prepare nutritionally balanced and therapeutic meals that reflect the likes and dislikes of residents and Public Health regulations
• Direct and supervise dietary functions and personnel
• Purchase food products from approved vendors
• Maintain cost records and work to meet budget guidelines
• Monitor monthly expenditures
• Hires, orients, trains, counsels, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary employees
• Schedules work hours and assignments and reviews staff work performance
• Participates in department head meetings
• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines
• Prepare and cook a wide variety of palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for residents, employees, and visitors
• Follow menus and special diet instructions prescribed by the attending physician

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED or at least two (2) years of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry
• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements
• Prior food service experience in a long-term care setting, preferred
• Prior supervisory experience, preferred
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment
• Must be able to maintain regular attendance
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours; on weekends, as well as holidays, to the extent necessary
• Must adhere to ISH Health Services' attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook

Working Conditions:

• This position requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting for extended periods
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and adhere to facility policies and procedures