Kitchen Manager-Kendallville
Lutheran Homes Inc, Kendallville, IN, United States
Lutheran Life Villages (LLV) is seeking a dedicated and experienced
Kitchen Manager
to support and lead daily kitchen operations within our Dining Services Department. This position plays a key role in ensuring the consistent preparation and service of high-quality meals while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment. The Kitchen Manager provides hands-on leadership, supervises kitchen staff, and supports departmental operations to meet the needs of residents, guests, and staff.
This role is ideal for an organized, team-oriented professional who is passionate about food service excellence, staff development, and operational compliance within a long-term care or hospitality environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Kitchen Manager assists in the management of the Dining Services Department and is responsible for supporting the daily execution of food service operations. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Directing and assisting in the preparation and serving of meals according to established menus and production schedules
Ensuring meals are prepared and served in a timely, consistent, and high-quality manner
Supervising, training, and supporting kitchen staff to promote teamwork, accountability, and performance excellence
Assigning daily tasks and adjusting staffing levels as needed to meet operational demands
Managing employee schedules, attendance, and shift coverage
Ensuring proper use, care, and storage of food, supplies, and equipment
Monitoring kitchen workflows to promote efficiency and reduce waste
Maintaining all kitchen areas, equipment, and storage spaces in clean, safe, and sanitary condition
Ensuring compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards, including local, state, and federal guidelines
Supporting inspections and audits by maintaining proper documentation and readiness
Addressing operational issues promptly and professionally
Modeling professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions
Leadership and Team Support
The Kitchen Manager serves as a visible leader within the kitchen, providing guidance and support to staff while fostering a positive and respectful work environment. This role emphasizes:
Clear communication of expectations and procedures
On-the-job training and coaching of new and existing team members
Reinforcement of safety practices and sanitation standards
Encouragement of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
Collaboration with Dining Services leadership to support departmental goals
Quality, Safety, and Compliance
The Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in maintaining food quality and safety by:
Ensuring all food handling practices meet sanitation and safety standards
Monitoring temperatures, storage, and preparation methods
Ensuring proper cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and workspaces
Supporting infection control and workplace safety practices
Reporting maintenance or equipment issues promptly
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Previous experience in food service or kitchen operations
Leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen or dining environment
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and leadership
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and safety standards
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in healthcare, senior living, or institutional food service
Experience with scheduling and staff coordination
Familiarity with regulatory compliance in food service operations
Work Environment and Schedule
This position requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting as part of daily kitchen operations
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required
Lutheran Life Villages recognizes
14 holidays annually ; employees may be scheduled to work based on departmental needs
Why Join Lutheran Life Villages
Lutheran Life Villages is a faith-based, mission-driven organization committed to serving residents with dignity, respect, and compassion. We value our employees and strive to create a supportive work environment where teamwork, integrity, and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
By joining LLV, you become part of a team that makes a meaningful difference every day—supporting residents, families, and one another through quality care and service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Kitchen Manager
to support and lead daily kitchen operations within our Dining Services Department. This position plays a key role in ensuring the consistent preparation and service of high-quality meals while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment. The Kitchen Manager provides hands-on leadership, supervises kitchen staff, and supports departmental operations to meet the needs of residents, guests, and staff.
This role is ideal for an organized, team-oriented professional who is passionate about food service excellence, staff development, and operational compliance within a long-term care or hospitality environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Kitchen Manager assists in the management of the Dining Services Department and is responsible for supporting the daily execution of food service operations. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Directing and assisting in the preparation and serving of meals according to established menus and production schedules
Ensuring meals are prepared and served in a timely, consistent, and high-quality manner
Supervising, training, and supporting kitchen staff to promote teamwork, accountability, and performance excellence
Assigning daily tasks and adjusting staffing levels as needed to meet operational demands
Managing employee schedules, attendance, and shift coverage
Ensuring proper use, care, and storage of food, supplies, and equipment
Monitoring kitchen workflows to promote efficiency and reduce waste
Maintaining all kitchen areas, equipment, and storage spaces in clean, safe, and sanitary condition
Ensuring compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards, including local, state, and federal guidelines
Supporting inspections and audits by maintaining proper documentation and readiness
Addressing operational issues promptly and professionally
Modeling professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions
Leadership and Team Support
The Kitchen Manager serves as a visible leader within the kitchen, providing guidance and support to staff while fostering a positive and respectful work environment. This role emphasizes:
Clear communication of expectations and procedures
On-the-job training and coaching of new and existing team members
Reinforcement of safety practices and sanitation standards
Encouragement of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
Collaboration with Dining Services leadership to support departmental goals
Quality, Safety, and Compliance
The Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in maintaining food quality and safety by:
Ensuring all food handling practices meet sanitation and safety standards
Monitoring temperatures, storage, and preparation methods
Ensuring proper cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and workspaces
Supporting infection control and workplace safety practices
Reporting maintenance or equipment issues promptly
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Previous experience in food service or kitchen operations
Leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen or dining environment
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and leadership
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and safety standards
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in healthcare, senior living, or institutional food service
Experience with scheduling and staff coordination
Familiarity with regulatory compliance in food service operations
Work Environment and Schedule
This position requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting as part of daily kitchen operations
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required
Lutheran Life Villages recognizes
14 holidays annually ; employees may be scheduled to work based on departmental needs
Why Join Lutheran Life Villages
Lutheran Life Villages is a faith-based, mission-driven organization committed to serving residents with dignity, respect, and compassion. We value our employees and strive to create a supportive work environment where teamwork, integrity, and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
By joining LLV, you become part of a team that makes a meaningful difference every day—supporting residents, families, and one another through quality care and service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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