Sous Chef & Shift Leader — 5-Star Veteran Dining

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is seeking an Assistant Culinary Manager for Norman Veterans Home. You will act as the on-site sous-chef, overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring the 5:00 AM–6:00 PM service runs smoothly, with attention to food safety and presentation.

The role emphasizes leadership with 2+ years in kitchen supervision, ServSafe certification, and collaboration with nursing staff and residents to maintain high standards of dining experience.

Qualifications

• Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial kitchen supervisory experience.
• High-volume restaurant shift management or healthcare/LTC experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead cooks, prep staff, and dietary aides during a 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM shift to ensure on-time meal service.
• Supervise kitchen operations, food safety, and dining room presentation.
• Enforce sanitation, HACCP logs, and inventory controls; coordinate with nursing staff on resident dietary changes.

Skills

ServSafe Food Protection Manager

Kitchen supervision

High-volume healthcare experience

Communication

Job description

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS is seeking an Assistant Culinary Manager for Norman Veterans Home. You will act as the on-site sous-chef, overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring the 5:00 AM–6:00 PM service runs smoothly, with attention to food safety and presentation.

The role emphasizes leadership with 2+ years in kitchen supervision, ServSafe certification, and collaboration with nursing staff and residents to maintain high standards of dining experience.