Kitchen Supervisor

White Birch Communities; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Supportive team environment

Job summary

White Birch Communities in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Kitchen Supervisor to lead our dietary team and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to residents.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, menu planning, food safety, and collaboration with nursing staff to accommodate special diets. Evening, weekend or holiday shifts may be required.

Competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and a supportive team environment create an opportunity to make a meaningful difference each day.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in kitchen/food service environments.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to multitask, solve problems, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, dependable, and willing to lead by example.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement nutritious menus that meet residents' dietary needs.
• Update and rotate menus seasonally to provide variety.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and support kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain food and labor costs within the department budget.
• Prepare meals and assist with production as needed.
• Cover shifts to ensure uninterrupted meal service.
• Foster a positive, respectful, team-oriented work environment.
• Collaborate with administration and nursing staff to meet nutritional needs and special diets.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational

Communication

Food safety

Multitasking

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Now Hiring: Kitchen Supervisor

Join Our Team at Our Assisted Living Community!

We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to lead our dietary team in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leading others, maintaining high standards, and creating a welcoming dining experience for seniors.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, develop, and implement nutritious, appealing menus that meet residents' dietary needs.
• Update and rotate menus seasonally to provide variety and fresh offerings.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and support all kitchen staff ensuring schedule is adequately covered.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain food and labor costs while operating within the department budget.
• Prepare meals and assist with food production as needed.
• Cover kitchen shifts when staffing shortages occur to ensure uninterrupted meal service.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Work collaboratively with administration and nursing staff to meet residents' nutritional needs and accommodate special diets.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a commercial kitchen, healthcare, senior living, or food service environment preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to multitask, solve problems, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, dependable, and willing to lead by example.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed to support the team.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Supportive team environmentThe opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day

If you are passionate about quality food, strong leadership, and serving seniors with compassion and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.