Lead Kitchen Manager, Senior Living & Memory Care

Lighthouse Senior Living; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Senior Living in Ocean Springs, MS, seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily food service operations for our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering safe, nutritious, and appealing meals while maintaining high standards for sanitation and resident satisfaction.

You will supervise the dietary team, assist with menu planning, and collaborate with nursing and dietary staff to meet special dietary needs and textures.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen in a care or hospitality setting.
• Familiarity with dietary needs and textures for memory care residents.
• Ability to manage food costs and inventory.
• Strong leadership and communication with dining staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen and food service operations.
• Supervise, train, and support kitchen and dining staff.
• Prepare and maintain employee schedules and ensure adequate staffing.
• Monitor portion sizes, food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Work with nursing and dietary staff to accommodate special diets and preferences.
• Maintain inventory, place orders, and monitor costs.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

Food safety

Menu planning

Job description

Lighthouse Senior Living in Ocean Springs, MS, seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily food service operations for our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering safe, nutritious, and appealing meals while maintaining high standards for sanitation and resident satisfaction.

You will supervise the dietary team, assist with menu planning, and collaborate with nursing and dietary staff to meet special dietary needs and textures.