Kitchen Supervisor - Full Time

McKinley Care Assisted Living Home is a well-established assisted living facility dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality care to elderly residents. Located in Alaska, McKinley Care specializes in creating a warm and supportive environment where residents can enjoy comfortable living along with personalized medical and daily encouragement. The facility takes pride in offering various support services, including healthcare management, recreational activities, and nutritious meal provision, all designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. As an integral part of the community it serves, McKinley Care employs a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence, empathy, and resident satisfaction.

The role of Kitchen Supervisor/Manager at McKinley Care Assisted Living Home is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. This role is critical in maintaining the highest standards of kitchen operations within the facility. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all food service activities, ensuring that residents receive nutritious, safe, and delicious meals tailored to their specific dietary needs and preferences. This position requires a leader with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a team effectively while maintaining compliance with all health and safety regulations.

The Kitchen Manager will plan and supervise the preparation of three meals and two snacks daily, ensuring that menus are diverse, nutritious, and appealing. They will collect and review weekly resident meal tickets to align food service with individual dietary restrictions and preferences. The manager will also work closely with care staff to complete dietary plans for new residents, ensuring a seamless transition and consistency in nutritional care. Managing special events such as resident lunch buffets adds to the complexity and importance of the role.

Staff management is a critical component of this position. The Kitchen Manager recruits, interviews, and hires qualified kitchen staff, including cooks and aides. They create weekly schedules to maintain adequate coverage and conduct performance evaluations to maintain high standards of service. Ongoing training and adherence to certifications like Food Handler Safety, CPR/First Aid, and tuberculosis testing ensure both compliance and the health and safety of both residents and staff.

Inventory and supply management are also key responsibilities. The Kitchen Manager monitors food, cleaning supplies, and dining equipment inventory, places orders to avoid shortages, and minimizes waste through regular stock rotation. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen and dining areas is paramount, with strict enforcement of food safety regulations and proper documentation.

Effective communication and coordination with care staff are essential to address any dietary changes, allergies, or preferences promptly. The manager plays an active role in quality assurance processes and staff meetings, contributing to the continuous improvement of food services at McKinley Care.

This role demands flexibility with scheduling, including availability on weekends and holidays as necessary. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with culinary or hospitality certification preferred, and a minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a kitchen setting. Familiarity with elder care dietary requirements and the ability to pass state background checks and comply with tuberculosis testing are essential. If you are a motivated individual ready to make a positive impact in a supportive assisted living environment, McKinley Care invites you to apply and join their dedicated team.