Senior Center Culinary Supervisor & Kitchen Manager

East Arkansas Area Agency On Aging Inc.; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Arkansas Area Agency On Aging Inc. seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee meal preparation and ordering at the senior center. You will supervise staff, ensure meals meet quality standards, and maintain sanitary procedures within budgetary guidelines.

The role requires a Culinary Degree with 3-5 years’ experience and ServSafe Manager Certification, with day-to-day leadership of kitchen operations and adherence to standardized recipes.

Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of a Culinary Degree with 3-5 years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all meals daily according to approved menus.
• Order food items, inspect deliveries, reject unsuitable items, and process credits.
• Use approved menus and standardized recipes every day.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and portion control.
• Ensure safe and sanitary procedures; train and supervise staff.
• Maintain kitchen reports and other required paperwork weekly.
• Keep kitchen clean and sanitary on a daily basis.
• Schedule and assign staff; follow up on results.
• Coach, counsel and discipline staff; monitor performance.
• Contribute to team results; adapt to changes as needed.
• Other duties may be added or changed by management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food ordering

Quality meals

Sanitation procedures

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

East Arkansas Area Agency On Aging Inc. seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee meal preparation and ordering at the senior center. You will supervise staff, ensure meals meet quality standards, and maintain sanitary procedures within budgetary guidelines.

The role requires a Culinary Degree with 3-5 years’ experience and ServSafe Manager Certification, with day-to-day leadership of kitchen operations and adherence to standardized recipes.