Senior Center Kitchen Lead & Menu Planner

Arizona Culinary; Camp Verde (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Culinary in Camp Verde, AZ, is seeking a dependable Cook/Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operations and prepare nutritious, delicious meals for members and guests. This full-time, hourly role supports Center life and collaborates with the Center Director.

You will develop monthly menus, manage food purchasing within budget, maintain inventory and safety standards, and supervise volunteers to ensure a clean, organized, welcoming dining experience for our senior community.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial cooking or kitchen management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Current Food Handler certification or ability to obtain one.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly, professional attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with volunteers or senior populations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily lunches for approximately 30–50 guests.
• Develop monthly menus for Director approval.
• Plan and manage food purchasing within established budgets.
• Maintain accurate inventory and food storage records.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen.
• Coordinate effectively and respectfully with kitchen volunteers.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion consistency.
• Manage daily kitchen operations efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with the Center Director to implement operational improvements.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Budgeting

Inventory management

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Education

Food Handler certification

Job description

Arizona Culinary in Camp Verde, AZ, is seeking a dependable Cook/Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operations and prepare nutritious, delicious meals for members and guests. This full-time, hourly role supports Center life and collaborates with the Center Director.

You will develop monthly menus, manage food purchasing within budget, maintain inventory and safety standards, and supervise volunteers to ensure a clean, organized, welcoming dining experience for our senior community.