Culinary Manager

Culinary Manager | Senior Living
$38,000 - $55,000/year | Full-Time
Liberty Village Assisted Living of Tomah | Tomah, WI

If you want a role where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!
• Competitive Pay: $38,000 - $55,000/year, based on experience
• Schedule: Full-time, Exempt; Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with on-call responsibility for the Dietary Department
  • Holiday and weekend rotations required
• Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as the people we serve!
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You'll Do:

• Lead, supervise, and evaluate all food service staff, including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management, while fostering a service-oriented culture centered on dignity, respect, and responsiveness to seniors
• Oversee all dining operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and meal service for daily meals, special events, and holidays, ensuring menus are nutritious, resident-centered, and appropriate for senior dietary needs
• Collaborate with clinical and wellness teams to meet prescribed dietary requirements, including therapeutic and texture-modified diets
• Develop and manage the department budget, monitor expenses, control costs, and oversee purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal health, sanitation, and safety regulations, maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen and dining environment
• Lead and support inspections, audits, and corrective actions as needed
• Engage with residents to gather feedback, address concerns promptly and professionally, and continuously enhance the overall dining experience

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Experience in food service in a long-term care environment
• Minimum of 2 years of management or supervisory experience
• ServSafe Manager Certification required
• Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, and squat for extended periods
• Capable of lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs independently and up to 50 lbs with assistance; able to push and pull objects as needed
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, visitors, staff, and external agencies
• Proficient in reading, writing, and following instructions in English

Benefits Available to You:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Ready to Apply? Start a meaningful career and apply today to become a Culinary Manager at Liberty Village Assisted Living of Tomah.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position's essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.