Kitchen Manager – Assisted Living

Spring Oak Senior Living; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

Spring Oak Tri Cities in Petersburg, VA, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen and dining operations in a hands-on role. The ideal candidate will supervise cooks and dietary staff, manage menus and special diets, ensure food safety and compliance, and help train team members while maintaining a clean, well-organized kitchen.

Must have prior Kitchen Manager or similar leadership experience, ServSafe Manager certification, and a passion for resident-focused service in a

Qualifications

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and dining services.
• Supervise cooks and dietary staff, scheduling and training.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, well presented, and meet dietary needs.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and compliance with health regulations.
• Develop menus and accommodate special diets and resident preferences.
• Maintain kitchen records and control costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, meal preparation, and dining services.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and support cooks and dietary staff.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, well presented, and meet residents' dietary needs.
• Assist with cooking and meal preparation as needed.
• Manage food ordering, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen expenses.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and health department compliance.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and kitchen efficiency.
• Develop menus and accommodate special diets and resident preferences.
• Maintain required kitchen records and food safety documentation.
• Step in to provide kitchen coverage when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Staff training

Food safety

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Spring Oak Tri Cities | Petersburg, VA
Full-Time | $54,000 annually
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Spring Oak Tri Cities, a Spring Oak Senior Living community in Petersburg, VA, is looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and dining operations.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Manager, Food Service Manager, Dietary Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Dining Services Director, or Food Service Director who enjoys cooking, leading a team, and providing quality meals.

We are looking for someone who can manage daily kitchen operations while remaining actively involved in food preparation, staff training, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.

Requirements

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, meal preparation, and dining services.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and support cooks and dietary staff.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, well presented, and meet residents' dietary needs.
• Assist with cooking and meal preparation as needed.
• Manage food ordering, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen expenses.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and health department compliance.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and kitchen efficiency.
• Develop menus and accommodate special diets and resident preferences.
• Maintain required kitchen records and food safety documentation.
• Step in to provide kitchen coverage when necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Food Service Manager, Dietary Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Head Cook, or similar leadership role.
• Strong cooking skills and hands‑on food preparation experience.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff, scheduling, and training employees.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and food cost control.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage a kitchen independently and step in wherever needed.
• Experience in assisted living, senior living, nursing homes, healthcare food service, restaurants, schools, or hospitality is welcome.

$54,000 - $54,000 a year

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

The position participates in the community's Manager on Duty weekend rotation approximately once every six weeks and may occasionally need to provide kitchen coverage when another team member is unavailable.

Compensation & Benefits

$54,000 per year

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Stable, full-time management position
• Great Place to Work certified, March 2026–March 2027

At Spring Oak, our motto is "Welcome to the Family." If you enjoy cooking, leading a kitchen team, and making a difference in the lives of seniors, we'd like to meet you.