Kitchen Supervisor

Sonida Senior Living; Eau Claire (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO on Day One

Paid training

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

401(k)

Employee assistance

Dependent Care FSAs

Educational opportunities

Referral programs

No late-night hours

Restaurant-style dining

Creativity in menus

Resident relationships

Predictable schedule

Great hospitality

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Supervisor and Cook to create delicious, resident-focused dining while leading a kitchen team.

You’ll ensure meals meet dietary needs, maintain cleanliness and safety, and collaborate with the Dining Services team to deliver hospitality-driven experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to lead a diverse kitchen team.
• Commitment to food safety and high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and dietary needs.
• Lead a team of chefs and servers to deliver hospitality-driven dining.
• Ensure timely meal service and maintain high food quality and presentation.
• Uphold sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team leadership

Hospitality mindset

Resident focus

Job description

A Different Kind of Culinary Career

Cook for people, not tickets. Create memorable experiences. Help us redefine senior living dining—and still have a life outside the kitchen! Bring your culinary passion to Oakwood Hills, a Sky Active community in Eau Claire, WI where great food, hospitality and relationships come together. If you're ready for a different kind of culinary career—one where you can create memorable dining experiences, build meaningful relationships and still have a life outside the kitchen,we'd love to meet you.

Typical Schedule (Subject to change based on special events and scheduled department PTO)

Mondays & Wednesdays - 6:00am - 2:30pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays - 10:30am - 7:00pm

Fridays rotating 6:00am-2:30pm and 10:30am-7:00pm with Culinary Director

Periodic weekends and holidays are part of the role, as expected in a hospitality position, but you won't be living at work.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Competitive pay
• PTO available starting on Day One
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance*
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational and learning opportunities
• Paid Team Member and Resident referral programs
• Enjoy no late-night restaurant hours — kitchen service typically wraps up by 7 p.m.
• Help create a more restaurant-style, hospitality-driven dining experience for our residents
• Bring your creativity to menus, special events and themed dining experiences
• Build relationships with the people you serve and learn their individual preferences.
• Enjoy a more predictable schedule and better work-life balance than traditional restaurant kitchens.
• Work in an environment where great food and great hospitality truly matter.

What You'll Do

As a Supervisor and Cook, you'll help create delicious and enjoyable dining experiences while ensuring meals are prepared safely and meet the dietary needs of our residents. Your responsibilities may include:

• Preparing and cooking meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements
• Ensuring meals are prepared and served in a timely manner
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste
• Following proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Assisting with meal planning, food preparation, and special dietary needs as assigned
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and work environment
• Monitoring food supplies and communicating inventory or equipment needs
• Working collaboratively with the Dining Services team to provide an exceptional experience for residents
• Following all company policies, food safety standards, and applicable local and state regulations
• Lead a team of chefs and servers
• Provide backup support to the Culinary Director on ordering, inventory and scheduling

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has a passion for cooking and preparing quality meals
• Enjoys working with seniors and making a difference in their day
• Takes pride in their work and pays attention to quality and detail