Resident-Centric Kitchen Manager – Healthcare Dining

Waverly Heights; Gladwyne (PA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

401(k)

Job summary

Waverly Heights, located just outside Philadelphia in Gladwyne, PA, seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the Health Care Center kitchen, oversee daily meal production, and ensure safe, high-quality dining for residents. You will supervise cooks and dining staff, coordinate with nursing teams, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes resident-centered service, staff coaching, and flexibility to cover shifts, holidays, and emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary training, food service certification, or related coursework preferred.
• Minimum of three years cooking or food production experience.
• Prior supervisory or lead cook experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices required.
• Experience with therapeutic diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and direction to kitchen staff in the Health Care Center, promoting teamwork and professionalism.
• Assist in coordinating daily meal production, food preparation, cooking, plating, and service to ensure meals are accurate and appetizing.
• Prepare and cook food items as needed to support service continuity during staffing shortages or peak periods.
• Support preparation of regular and modified diets in coordination with Dining Services leadership and nursing staff.
• Monitor food quality, taste, appearance, temperature, portion control, and presentation before and during service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in all activities.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe kitchen environment and sanitize surfaces per procedures.
• Assist with staff training, coaching, onboarding, and performance feedback on kitchen procedures and standards.
• Communicate effectively with cooks, dietary aides, dining staff, nursing staff, and supervisors to support resident needs.
• Help manage daily workflow, production sheets, prep lists, and service priorities for efficiency.
• Assist with inventory control, rotating stock, waste reduction, and ordering needs.
• Respond to resident requests or concerns, escalating when needed and identifying practical solutions.
• Support special meals, catered events, and emergency dining service needs as assigned.
• Follow organizational policies and regulatory requirements; model reliability and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Food service certification

Job description

Waverly Heights, located just outside Philadelphia in Gladwyne, PA, seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead the Health Care Center kitchen, oversee daily meal production, and ensure safe, high-quality dining for residents. You will supervise cooks and dining staff, coordinate with nursing teams, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes resident-centered service, staff coaching, and flexibility to cover shifts, holidays, and emergencies as needed.