Residential Kitchen Manager & Menu Planner

La Frontera Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans (3 choices)

Dental plans (2 choices)

Vision plans (2 choices)

403(b) retirement plan

Retirement Allowance

Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term 


Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Elder Care assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona seeks a Food Service Coordinator to manage kitchen operations at a large residential site in Phoenix, AZ. You will plan menus, supervise staff, ensure dietary needs are met, and oversee inventory and purchasing.

The role requires a Food Management Certificate within 30 days and five years of food service experience, with weekend/holiday flexibility and strong documentation practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food Management Certificate required to be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Five years of experience in the food service industry including catering, cooking, meal prep/planning, inventory, ordering, kitchen operations and/or kitchen management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menus to meet the needs of residents and collaborates with supervisors and nutritionists to meet dietary needs.
• Orders food and supplies cost-effectively within budget.
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of all food for the program.
• Maintains kitchen safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Staff supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Management Certificate

Job description

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona seeks a Food Service Coordinator to manage kitchen operations at a large residential site in Phoenix, AZ. You will plan menus, supervise staff, ensure dietary needs are met, and oversee inventory and purchasing.

The role requires a Food Management Certificate within 30 days and five years of food service experience, with weekend/holiday flexibility and strong documentation practices.