Kitchen Supervisor

Radiant Senior Living; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegria Village Senior Living in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations for our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing residents.

The ideal candidate will lead a kitchen team, prepare nutritious meals, follow menus and dietary instructions, ensure food safety, and coordinate with dining services to support resident satisfaction. This is a full-time, on-site role in a compassionate senior living community.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial kitchen, food service, or culinary experience required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and special dietary instructions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• A compassionate, resident-focused approach to service.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading and coordinating daily kitchen operations and meal service.
• Prepare and serve high-quality meals that meet residents' nutritional needs and dietary requirements.
• Help guide, support, and train kitchen team members.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to established menus, recipes, portion sizes, and schedules.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Accommodate prescribed diets, food allergies, and texture-modified meals as directed.
• Monitor food inventory, assist with ordering, and minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Communicate effectively with dining services staff and care teams to support resident satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Leadership

Food safety

Follow recipes

Dietary orders

Communication

Teamwork

Physical ability

Resident-focused

Fast-paced

Job description

Now Hiring: Kitchen Lead

Allegria Village Senior Living | Dearborn, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time

Make a Difference Through Food, Care, and Community

At Allegria Village Senior Living, great food is an important part of great care. We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Kitchen Lead to help oversee daily kitchen operations serving our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing residents.

The ideal candidate is a team player with strong culinary skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for preparing nutritious, appealing meals that support our residents’ well-being and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with leading and coordinating daily kitchen operations and meal service.

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs and dietary requirements.

• Help guide, support, and train kitchen team members.

• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to established menus, recipes, portion sizes, and schedules.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.

• Accommodate prescribed diets, food allergies, and texture-modified meals as directed.

• Monitor food inventory, assist with ordering, and minimize waste.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.

• Communicate effectively with dining services staff and care teams to support resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial kitchen, food service, or culinary experience required.

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling practices.

• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and special dietary instructions.

• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

• A compassionate, resident-focused approach to service.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join Allegria Village?

• Be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.

• Help create enjoyable, nourishing dining experiences for older adults.

• Work in a senior living community where teamwork and quality care matter.