Kitchen Manager at LCS

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

24.5

Posted On

21 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Food Production, Food Presentation, Menu Planning, Quality Control, Dietary Compliance, Customer Satisfaction, Cooking, Inventory Management, Resident Engagement, Team Coordination, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Description

When you work at The Delaney of Bridgewater, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! The Delaney of Bridgewater is recruiting for a hospitality focused Kitchen Manager to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, food production, food presentation, and back-of-the house activity. Salary: $24.50/hour Perks of Working at The Delaney of Bridgewater: 401k plan with employer match Dental Insurance Health Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Daily Pay Extraordinary Rewards Program Free meal during your shift Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Kitchen Manager: Supervise employees in the Kitchen. Plan, staff, organize and coordinate the preparation of all meals in all levels of care. Plan menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield. Monitor the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards. Ensure compliance with Resident dietary restrictions. Walk dining room each night to ensure resident satisfaction and feedback. Observe workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed. Give instructions to cooking staff in fine points of cooking. Cook and carve meats, and prepare dishes. Receive and validate all food deliveries against order form. Inventory food items monthly. Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service. Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment. Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: High school diploma Culinary degree preferred Minimum of three years restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! EEO Employer

Responsibilities

The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, including food production and presentation. This role involves planning menus, ensuring food quality, and supervising kitchen staff to maintain high standards of service.