Sous Chef & Shift Lead — Veteran Home Dining

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking an Assistant Culinary Manager for Norman Veterans Home in Norman, OK. The role leads the dietary team during a 5:00 AM–6:00 PM operation, ensuring high-quality dining experiences for veterans.

Responsibilities include directing kitchen staff, enforcing food safety and recipe adherence, and coordinating with nursing staff to meet resident dietary needs. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities to impact daily dining excellence.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification is required.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial kitchen supervisory experience; healthcare/LTC experience valued.
• Strong communication to direct a diverse kitchen crew and interact with nursing staff and veterans.

Responsibilities

• Provide shift leadership and quality control across daily operations.
• Direct cooks, prep staff, and dietary aides during 5:00 AM–6:00 PM service window.
• Taste plates for presentation, adherence to recipes, and holding temperatures.
• Supervise texture-modified diets (IDDSI) and therapeutic restrictions.
• Enforce cleanliness and HACCP, logs, and sanitation compliance.
• Train staff on culinary skills, portion control, and hospitality standards.
• Coordinate with nursing staff during meals for resident dietary changes.
• Resolve staff or resident dietary concerns on the floor.
• Maintain inventory, FIFO, and minimize food waste.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Kitchen supervision

Communication skills

Job description

State of Oklahoma is seeking an Assistant Culinary Manager for Norman Veterans Home in Norman, OK. The role leads the dietary team during a 5:00 AM–6:00 PM operation, ensuring high-quality dining experiences for veterans.

Responsibilities include directing kitchen staff, enforcing food safety and recipe adherence, and coordinating with nursing staff to meet resident dietary needs. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities to impact daily dining excellence.