Production Chef & Kitchen Manager – Senior Care Dining

Ohio Living; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Chef/Production Manager to organize and manage the Culinary and Nutritional Services Department in line with company standards and regulatory guidelines. You will supervise staff, develop menus, and ensure quality, safety, and patient-centered dietary plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating nutrition services, maintaining inventory and purchasing, and ensuring compliance with sanitation and food safety standards while delivering quality dining experiences for

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in culinary, hospitality, nutritional services, or a related field.
• ServSafe certification required or willing to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience: Five years in direct food service operational management; supervisory experience in long-term care, hospital, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and directs the Culinary and Nutritional Services Department and its activities.
• Supervises cooking staff and conducts staff development and scheduling.
• Manages menu plans, food quality, inventory, and purchasing within budget.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local standards and dietary plans in the Plan of Care.
• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of culinary areas and equipment.

Skills

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Food cost control

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Associate degree in culinary hospitality or nutritional services

Tools

Windows

MS Office

POS/diet software

Job description

Ohio Living is seeking a Chef/Production Manager to organize and manage the Culinary and Nutritional Services Department in line with company standards and regulatory guidelines. You will supervise staff, develop menus, and ensure quality, safety, and patient-centered dietary plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating nutrition services, maintaining inventory and purchasing, and ensuring compliance with sanitation and food safety standards while delivering quality dining experiences for