Kitchen Manager

Job Details: Job Location: West Caldwell, NJ 07006, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, Key Responsibilities: Kitchen Operations & Food Production Oversee daily food production to ensure meals are prepared to high-quality standards for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Café services. Maintain culinary quality control, consistency, and portioning across all dining programs. Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance in accordance with health regulations and ServSafe guidelines. Ordering, Inventory & Receiving Manage ordering and receiving of food and kitchen supplies to ensure cost control and minimize waste. Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular stock checks to ensure efficiency and avoid shortages. Monitor daily and weekly spending and make necessary adjustments to inventory levels. Staff Management & Scheduling Develop and maintain kitchen staff schedules to ensure proper coverage and operational efficiency. Ensure to operate within daily budgeted hours. Provide training and leadership to kitchen staff, promoting teamwork and a hospitality-driven culture. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and mentorship to support staff growth and development. Special Events & Catering Collaborate with the General Manager and facility leadership to coordinate special events and catering services. Ensure seamless execution of holiday meals, private events, and large community functions. Develop event-specific menus in alignment with dietary needs and resident preferences. Qualifications: JOB QUALIFICATIONS 1 + years as a food service supervisor preferred Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds Culinary Arts or Restaurant Management degree preferred Must be able to withstand exposure to extreme changes in temperature due to heat, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, etc.