Kitchen Manager

Lumina Las Vegas is a dedicated Memory Care Community under the umbrella of Solera Senior Living, a company deeply committed to enhancing the lives of seniors. Solera Senior Living is guided by its core values of compassion, communication, commitment, and creativity, which shape the care and services they offer to their residents. As a growing company, Solera provides opportunities for career advancement, immediate pay access, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a supportive and team-oriented workplace culture. They emphasize the importance of delivering high-quality, personalized care in a warm, family-style environment.

The Kitchen Manager role at Lumina Las Vegas is a pivotal position within this 53-bed memory care community. This hands-on, hospitality-driven role is perfect for a culinary leader passionate about creating meaningful dining experiences for seniors living with cognitive impairments. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for leading the daily culinary operations, ensuring meals are nutritious, consistent, and beautifully prepared while supporting a wellness-centered approach that caters specifically to dementia-supportive dining. This role requires collaboration with care teams, residents, and families to uphold a dignified, person-centered dining environment that enhances the quality of life for all community members.

As a Kitchen Manager, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen and dining services, including supervising and mentoring kitchen staff, managing schedules and assignments, and leading pre-service huddles to set expectations and safety protocols. You will maintain strict compliance with health and safety standards and ensure proper food handling and sanitation procedures are followed at all times. Your leadership will foster a positive, team-centered culture based on respect, hospitality, and resident satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include managing food and inventory to minimize waste and control costs, coordinating with vendors to secure quality ingredients, and planning menus that meet nutritional and therapeutic dietary requirements. You will also guide kitchen staff in preparing texture-modified diets suitable for residents with dementia, collaborate on seasonal menu updates, and oversee quality control activities to maintain meal consistency and presentation standards.

Additionally, this role involves implementing dementia-supportive dining strategies such as cueing and simplified choices to encourage independence and dignity during meals. The Kitchen Manager will engage directly with residents, gather feedback, and work closely with care teams to address any cognitive or physical challenges related to eating. Communication with families about dietary needs and expectations is also a vital part of the role, along with supporting community events that promote a welcoming, service-focused atmosphere.

Ideal candidates will bring at least four years of kitchen management or supervisory experience, preferably in senior living or healthcare settings. ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it upon hire is essential, along with a thorough understanding of nutrition, therapeutic diets, and food safety regulations. Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills are crucial to thrive in this fast-paced, resident-centered environment. Most importantly, candidates must demonstrate compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to serve older adults, making a meaningful impact every day.