Food Service Manager

Bakersfield, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.00 - $30.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health Insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid Time Off

Referral program

Retirement Plan

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Innovative Integrated Health is a dedicated organization committed to empowering senior participants to age at home with dignity through personalized, comprehensive care plans that deliver high-quality health and human services combined with strong community support. The organization focuses on enhancing the quality of life for seniors by ensuring their health, safety, and well-being in a supportive and respectful environment. Innovative Integrated Health operates centers aimed at providing seamless, client-centered meals and healthcare services that promote nutritional health, independence, and a supportive community atmosphere.

As a Food Service Manager at Innovative Integrated Health, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the food service operations across multiple health centers. This leadership position involves managing Food Service Supervisors and ensuring consistent, safe, and high-quality meal services for senior participants. The role requires comprehensive operational oversight, including monitoring regulatory compliance, standardizing workflows, and supporting best practices to maintain excellence across all locations. The Food Service Manager travels between sites to provide hands-on operational support, identifies improvement opportunities, and ensures nutritional standards in collaboration with Registered Dietitians. By leading with accountability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, the Food Service Manager helps uphold the organization’s values of care, compassion, culture, community, and commitment.

This full-time role reports to the Director of Operations and requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with a background in food service management, preferably within healthcare or senior service environments. Employees enjoy robust benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and employee assistance programs, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to employee well-being and development. If you are passionate about food service management and contributing to meaningful senior care, this opportunity offers a dynamic, supportive work environment where you can make a tangible impact.

Job Requirements

Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly
Required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when lifting or transferring objects over 25 pounds
Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity
Frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements
Occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead
Squatting and kneeling
Ability to communicate verbally with excellent English comprehension
Work performed indoors in well-lit, ventilated, heated, and air-conditioned environment
Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before participant contact

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in food service management, Nutrition, Hospitality Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
Food Safety Manager Certification required (such as ServSafe or equivalent)
Active Food Handler’s Card required
Valid California Driver’s License required
Active CPR with First Aid Certification required
Three to five years of food service experience
Two or more years of supervisory or management experience preferred
Experience working in healthcare, senior services, or congregate meal programs preferred
Experience managing multi-site operations or overseeing staff at multiple locations preferred

Job Duties

Provide leadership, supervision, and operational oversight to Food Service Supervisors across Innovative Integrated Health centers
Ensure consistency and alignment in food service operations, service delivery, and regulatory compliance across all sites
Conduct routine site visits to monitor kitchen operations, evaluate performance, and provide guidance to Food Service Supervisors
Identify operational challenges and collaborate with leadership to implement improvements in food service operations
Develop and implement standardized workflows, procedures, and operational guidelines to ensure consistent food service practices across all centers
Support Food Service Supervisors in implementing best practices in kitchen operations, food safety, and service delivery
Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and performance improvement within food service programs