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Kitchen Manager

LCS.com

Office

Bridgewater, NJ, United States

Full Time

When you work at The Delaney of Bridgewater, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

The Delaney of Bridgewater is recruiting for a hospitality focused Kitchen Manager to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, food production, food presentation, and back-of-the house activity. 

Salary: $24.50/hour

Perks of Working at The Delaney of Bridgewater:

  • 401k plan with employer match 
  • Dental Insurance 
  • Health Insurance 
  • Vision Insurance 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Paid Time Off 
  • Daily Pay 
  • Extraordinary Rewards Program
  • Free meal during your shift

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Kitchen Manager:

  • Supervise employees in the Kitchen.
  • Plan, staff, organize and coordinate the preparation of all meals in all levels of care.
  • Plan menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.
  • Monitor the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.
  • Ensure compliance with Resident dietary restrictions.
  • Walk dining room each night to ensure resident satisfaction and feedback.
  • Observe workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
  • Give instructions to cooking staff in fine points of cooking.
  • Cook and carve meats, and prepare dishes.
  • Receive and validate all food deliveries against order form.
  • Inventory food items monthly.
  • Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
  • Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
  • Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy. 

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

  • High school diploma
  • Culinary degree preferred 
  • Minimum of three years restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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Kitchen Manager

Office

Bridgewater, NJ, United States

Full Time

September 21, 2025

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LCS

LCS.com