Senior Living Kitchen Leader & Culinary Supervisor

Singh Management Co., Llc; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Waltonwood is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high-quality meals for residents. You will lead staff and coordinate with dining to maintain professional standards.

Responsibilities include purchasing, cost monitoring, sanitation, and training; you will ensure food safety, portion control, and consistent presentation; implement menu cycles. Reporting to the Culinary Service Director, you will foster a positive kitchen culture and deliver a memorable dining

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory and culinary service experience in the hospitality industry a must.
• Working knowledge of dining etiquette, food handling techniques, and a high level of customer service.
• Prior professional cooking experience.
• Knowledge of proper food service sanitation techniques.
• ServSafe Certification strongly preferred.
• At least two years’ experience cooking in the hospitality industry.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase all food products and cleaning supplies as directed by the Culinary Service Director and Regional Director. Ensure food and supply stock is maintained on a regular basis.
• Stand in to actively cook when needed and required, especially for peak times and special events.
• Maintain an organized system of comprehensive production and other legally and regulatory required record keeping such as special diets, time, and temperature records.
• Process all invoices in a timely manner. Work with the community Business Office Manager on any issues or concerns with billing and monitor and control all costs associated with kitchen operations.
• Review and be familiar with residents’ dining restrictions.
• Manage and schedule kitchen staff to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ensure food consistency and quality by tasting the food, being visible in the dining room, and soliciting feedback from residents in partnership with the Culinary Service Director.
• Ensure that the kitchen is clean, sanitary, and safe.
• Assist the Culinary Service Director in the hiring, time keeping, performance appraisals and performance management of all kitchen staff.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned by Culinary Service Director.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Culinary service experience

Effective communicator

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Waltonwood is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high-quality meals for residents. You will lead staff and coordinate with dining to maintain professional standards.

Responsibilities include purchasing, cost monitoring, sanitation, and training; you will ensure food safety, portion control, and consistent presentation; implement menu cycles. Reporting to the Culinary Service Director, you will foster a positive kitchen culture and deliver a memorable dining