Kitchen ManagerSouthern Live Oak Wellness | Full-Time | Flexible Schedule Including Weekends Position Overview
Southern Live Oak Wellness is seeking an experienced and dependable Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced behavioral healthcare environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality meal preparation, maintaining food safety compliance, supervising kitchen staff, and supporting the nutritional needs of clients through organized and efficient kitchen management.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in both culinary operations and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all Board of Health regulations and State of Georgia guidelines
- Maintain active Certified Food Manager compliance standards
- Ensure kitchen staff obtain and maintain Food Handler or Certified Food Manager certifications
- Verify all menus are approved and signed by the location Dietician or Executive Chef
- Ensure adherence to nutrition guidelines and portion control standards
- Create, update, and post client menus regularly
- Supervise, train, and coach kitchen staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed effectively
- Prepare meals including bag lunches, dinners, breakfast items, and snacks
- Ensure breakfast items are properly stocked and prepared daily
- Oversee inventory management, purchasing, and food ordering
- Monitor dry storage products and ensure no expired items are present
- Ensure all inventory is secured in designated locked storage areas
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment
- Ensure all kitchen appliances and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained
- Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Utilize batch and scratch cooking methods to support meal production
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience working in a behavioral health facility preferred
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on food production experience required
- Active ServSafe Certification required
- HACCP Certification required
- Experience with scratch and batch cooking production
- Hotel or restaurant kitchen experience preferred
- Knowledge of special diets and nutritional modifications preferred
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
Why Join Southern Live Oak Wellness?
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life, Short-Term Disability, and Disability Insurance
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
If you are passionate about culinary leadership and creating a safe, welcoming dining experience in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply today.
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