Resident-Centric Kitchen Supervisor | Lead & Mentor Team

Apploi; Temple City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Supervisor to support the Dietary Director and oversee daily kitchen operations at our facility in California. The role emphasizes maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, cleanliness, and team performance while leading by example.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory kitchen experience, SNF dietary exposure, ServSafe certification, and strong leadership and communication skills to ensure efficient meal service and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and supervision abilities.
• Proven experience in kitchen operations and staff development.
• Familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• English literacy and ability to follow directions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and meal service quality.
• Lead, train, and support kitchen staff; assign tasks and manage breaks.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching for staff development.
• Schedule management and shift coverage as needed.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and food cost control; reduce waste.
• Conduct QA checks on food preparation and kitchen processes.
• Coordinate catering and special events with leadership.
• Maintain equipment logs and coordinate repairs.
• Identify and resolve operational issues to ensure efficient workflow.
• Ensure compliance with health department regulations and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Food safety

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Apploi is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Supervisor to support the Dietary Director and oversee daily kitchen operations at our facility in California. The role emphasizes maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, cleanliness, and team performance while leading by example.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory kitchen experience, SNF dietary exposure, ServSafe certification, and strong leadership and communication skills to ensure efficient meal service and staff development.