Kitchen Manager

Nutrition Management Services Company; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrition Management Services Company is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Operations & Food Production Supervisor to oversee daily meals for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Café services. You will ensure high-quality production, enforce safety standards, and manage inventory and staff within budget.

The role involves coordinating special events and leading a hospitality-driven team. The ideal candidate has 1+ years in food service supervision, can lift 25 lbs, and preferably

Qualifications

• 1+ years as a food service supervisor
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
• Culinary Arts or Restaurant Management degree preferred
• Must be able to withstand exposure to extreme changes in temperature due to heat, walk-in refrigerators and freezers

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food production to ensure high quality meals
• Maintain culinary quality control, consistency, and portioning across dining programs
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance per health regulations and ServSafe guidelines
• Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory to control costs and minimize waste
• Monitor spending and adjust inventory to avoid shortages
• Develop and maintain kitchen staff schedules within budgeted hours
• Provide training, leadership, and mentorship to kitchen staff
• Coordinate with General Manager for special events and catering, including holiday meals and private functions
• Develop event-specific menus aligned with dietary needs and resident preferences

Skills

Food service supervision

Education

Culinary Arts or Restaurant Management degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities:Kitchen Operations & Food ProductionOversee daily food production to ensure meals are prepared to high-quality standards for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Café services.Maintain culinary quality control, consistency, and portioning across all dining programs.Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance in accordance with health regulations and ServSafe guidelines.Ordering, Inventory & ReceivingManage ordering and receiving of food and kitchen supplies to ensure cost control and minimize waste.Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular stock checks to ensure efficiency and avoid shortages.Monitor daily and weekly spending and make necessary adjustments to inventory levels.Staff Management & SchedulingDevelop and maintain kitchen staff schedules to ensure proper coverage and operational efficiency. Ensure to operate within daily budgeted hours.Provide training and leadership to kitchen staff, promoting teamwork and a hospitality-driven culture.Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and mentorship to support staff growth and development.Special Events & CateringCollaborate with the General Manager and facility leadership to coordinate special events and catering services.Ensure seamless execution of holiday meals, private events, and large community functions.Develop event-specific menus in alignment with dietary needs and resident preferences.JOB QUALIFICATIONS1 + years as a food service supervisor preferredMust be able to lift a minimum of 25 poundsCulinary Arts or Restaurant Management degree preferredMust be able to withstand exposure to extreme changes in temperature due to heat, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, etc.