Senior Living Kitchen Supervisor — Lead & Mentor Team

Life Enriching Communities; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Retirement match

On-site gym

Advancement opportunities

Modern facilities

Supportive team culture

Meaningful work

Great resident care focus

Job summary

Life Enriching Communities is seeking a service-oriented dining leader to oversee kitchen operations in a senior living setting. You will mentor staff, ensure high-quality meals, and maintain safety standards while coordinating with directors to provide excellent resident dining experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a Culinary Arts background, Serv Safe certification, and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in relevant facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Culinary Arts training.
• Serv Safe Certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a continuing care retirement community, hospital, hotel, restaurant, or similar facility.
• HACCP training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations in absence of Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef.
• Prepare or supervise preparation of food using established procedures and recipes.
• Determine amounts of food and supplies needed using production systems.
• Ensure supplies and substitutions are available in time for prep.
• Set steam table and ensure proper serving in dining areas.
• Maintain food quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Follow HACCP and sanitation standards; logs and hygiene.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Dining operations

Customer service

Education

Culinary Arts degree or cert.

Job description

Role Information

Role Information

Location: Twin Lakes 9840 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, OH 45242

Schedule: Full-Time: 40 hours per week including rotating weekends

Shifts Available

• 6:00am - 2:00pm, including every other weekend
• 12:00pm-8:00pm, including every other weekend
  
  

Who We Are

Life Enriching Communities is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional everyday experiences for associates and residents in our vibrant senior living communities. Our values of respect, innovation, spirituality, and excellence guide everything we do, fostering a sense of extended family and teamwork within our community. Our residents are exceptional and kind, and our dedicated associates deliver a high level of service with grace and compassion. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

At Life Enriching Communities, we believe exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. Alongside our warm and welcoming environment, we offer a package of:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Fund with Company Match
• On-Site Gym
• Advancement opportunities
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
• A supportive team culture
• Work that truly makes a difference
• Excellent patient care ratios that support quality time with residents
  
  

You, our Ideal Candidate

You are a service-oriented and experienced dining professional with a passion for leading and mentoring others. You model exceptional service, have a strong understanding of dining operations, and bring enthusiasm to training and supporting team members while ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef
• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and recipes
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation
• Set steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for dining room or nursing unit.
• Produces quality products in a timely manner. Continually monitors food quality and presentation.
• Follows all HACCP protocols and complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards including daily and weekly completion of logs. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item. Maintains storage areas.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders. Preps food as necessary.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service.
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma and Culinary Arts training. A Culinary Arts Degree or certification by ACF preferred.
• Serv Safe Certification is required
• A minimum of 3 years related production and supervisory experience in a continuing care retirement community, hospital, hotel, restaurant, or similar facility.
• Must possess a customer service background and orientation
• HACCP training preferred.
  
  

Life Enriching Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and compliance with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.