Culinary Manager

Our Mission & How We Work

At Sunset, our mission is to provide quality services to senior adults in a spirit of Christian love. In our Manor kitchens, this mission shows up through consistency, care, and respect for the people we serve and work alongside.

We believe people do their best work in environments where leadership is honest, dependable, caring, and clear. We aim to lead with humility, serve alongside our teams, show compassion in real moments, and hold standards in ways that support both quality and dignity. 

Position Summary 

The Culinary Manager provides leadership across kitchen operations to ensure consistent, high-quality dining experiences for residents. This role oversees food quality, recipe standardization, sanitation, safety compliance, and staff training while supporting and developing kitchen team members. This position is responsible for supervising daily kitchen operations, maintaining regulatory standards, and ensuring meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and with excellence. The Culinary Manager collaborates with leadership to plan menus, support special events, and uphold a positive, team-focused work environment.

 Schedule Details

• Shift: Rotation between 1st and 2nd  shift as needed
• Full-time Status
• Weekend rotation required
• Holiday rotation required

What This Role Looks Like Day to Day

• Maintain and enforce standardized recipes, food quality, and presentation standards
• Train, coach, and support kitchen staff across shifts
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, and compliance audits
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and staff development
• Manage inventory, prep processes, and kitchen organization
• Collaborate on menu planning and special events
• Assisting with prep, stocking, and general kitchen responsibilities 
• Ensure proper documentation (logs, inspections, cleaning schedules)
• Provide operational support, including covering shifts as needed

What We Value in Team Members

• Reliability — showing up prepared and following through on commitments 
• A steady, focused work style, especially during service times 
• Willingness to follow directions and work within established systems 
• Respect for coworkers, residents, and the purpose behind the work 
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform typical kitchen duties 

Work Environment

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Meal included during your shift 
• Uniform provided, including nonslip Sketchers shoes 
• EAP and Chaplain services provided 
• Leadership that values honesty, follow-through, and care for people 
• A workplace where accountability and support go hand in hand 
• Meaningful work that directly supports the daily experience of senior adults 

If this sounds like you, apply today! 

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Leadership experience in a kitchen or food service environment