Are you reliable and dedicated? Do you possess excellent time management skills? Can you organize and direct food service functions? Are you self-motivated? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Kitchen Manager position!

Columbia Cottage in Linglestown, PA is looking to hire a Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen staff. Do you enjoy having an appreciative audience for your cooking? Would you like to work in a supportive environment? Do you want a fulfilling job where you get to use your talents and abilities to help others? If so, please read on!

We provide amazing benefits and perks, including medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, eligibility for vacation & sick time benefits, double-time for working holidays, and earned wage access. In addition, we match 20% of the first 6% contributed for 401(k). If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Organizes and directs food service functions
• Supervises food service staff directly, which includes the Food Service Coordinator, and direct care staff who are assigned to work in the dining room/kitchen.
• Completes monthly inspections to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures including Pennsylvania regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates activities of the food service department with other departments.
• Makes assignment schedules, including vacation approvals and arranging for appropriate coverage.
• Determines all cost of food service operations and adheres to the established budget for the food service department.
• Prepares seasonal menus and submits to the dietician for approval. All menus should be posted accordingly. Substitutions should only be made when necessary.
• Assists in Dining Room serving as needed.
• Consults with the Managing Director on vendors and suppliers.
• Purchases or directs the purchase of food service supplies, raw food, and equipment.
• Ensures the proper storage of food and other supplies.
• Processes invoices associated with department for payment.
• Ensures the proper training of all food service staff. Conducts in-service meetings and training programs for food service personnel and meets monthly with food service coordinator to discuss areas of concern, ongoing issues, and necessary training.
• Ensures the proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment in the food service department and completes the proper maintenance and housekeeping requisitions for this service.
• Maintains adequate department records, for food service statistics, costs, and inventory control.
• Attends meetings with staff and Residents as needed.
• Conducts quarterly food service committee meetings & prepares minutes. Submit minutes to the Managing Director in a timely manner for the QA notebook.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with the Department of Agriculture / Department of Human Services
• ServSafe certification
• Previous cooking experience for large groups

WORK SCHEDULE

• Every third weekend 6:30am-6:30pm
• Shifts vary between 6:30a-2:30pm, 10:30am-6:00pm, 9:00am-5:00pm

ABOUT COLUMBIA COTTAGE

Columbia Cottage is a premier assisted living community that offers ten levels of care and a warm, home-like setting for our senior residents. We are a thriving, unique community of residents and staff who are dedicated to supporting each other in living each day to its fullest. Our team is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care while taking the time to learn each resident's personal preferences and desires in order to help them get the most out of their daily life at the Cottages. As a result, those who live here always feel valued, cared for, and part of a trusting relationship.

Without a team of dedicated, compassionate people behind us, we cannot care for and serve our residents fully. We appreciate our employees as much as our residents do, for they truly are essential to our success. To thank our staff, we offer them great pay, awesome benefits, and opportunities to grow and advance from within!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY'S TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Equal Opportunity Employer