Executive Chef - Wichita, KS

Our organization is a dedicated nursing center committed to providing exceptional care and nutrition services to our residents, staff, and visitors. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive environment that fosters health, wellness, and satisfaction across all levels of our community. With a robust team focused on holistic care, we ensure that nutritional needs are met with precision and care, adhering to strict standards of food preparation and safety. Our nursing center serves a diverse population requiring specialized meal services, from regular daily meals to special event catering, ensuring a comprehensive dietary experience for all individuals in our care. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Cooking Supervisor to join our dietary department. This role involves a variety of tasks that require proficient cooking skills, leadership, and organizational abilities in the preparation, service, and cleanup of meals. The Cooking Supervisor will oversee the entire meal service process, ensuring that nutrition standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements are consistently met. This position plays a crucial role in managing dietary aides, cooks, and the overall meal service team to provide timely and high-quality meals to patients and staff. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with food service operations, strong communication skills, and a passion for fostering a collaborative team environment. The Cooking Supervisor is responsible for planning and executing meal services efficiently and professionally, maintaining compliance with center menus and established procedures. The role demands attention to detail in preparing meals and snacks according to nutrition guidelines, as well as supervising the dietary team to uphold service standards. Additionally, the supervisor will manage the hiring, training, and scheduling of team members, ensuring adequate staffing and a motivated workforce. Emphasis is also placed on adherence to food safety, sanitation, and organizational protocols, making certain that all meal production aligns with health regulations. This full-time position offers a remarkable opportunity to contribute to the welfare of residents within a respected long-term care setting. Compensation details will be discussed during the hiring process. The Cooking Supervisor should be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the high standards expected in a healthcare nutrition environment. Candidates with prior experience in food service and long-term care are preferred, although we welcome applicants willing to learn and grow in this vital healthcare role.

• Associates degree or higher
• prior experience in food service preferred
• good verbal and written communication skills
• ability to read and understand English for business necessity
• understanding of food preparation, sanitation, organization, and safety
• prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required