Job Description

Kitchen Manager

Southern Live Oak Wellness | Full-Time | Flexible Schedule Including Weekends

Position Overview

Southern Live Oak Wellness is seeking an experienced and dependable Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced behavioral healthcare environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality meal preparation, maintaining food safety compliance, supervising kitchen staff, and supporting the nutritional needs of clients through organized and efficient kitchen management.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in both culinary operations and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Board of Health regulations and State of Georgia guidelines
• Maintain active Certified Food Manager compliance standards
• Ensure kitchen staff obtain and maintain Food Handler or Certified Food Manager certifications
• Verify all menus are approved and signed by the location Dietician or Executive Chef
• Ensure adherence to nutrition guidelines and portion control standards
• Create, update, and post client menus regularly
• Supervise, train, and coach kitchen staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed effectively
• Prepare meals including bag lunches, dinners, breakfast items, and snacks
• Ensure breakfast items are properly stocked and prepared daily
• Oversee inventory management, purchasing, and food ordering
• Monitor dry storage products and ensure no expired items are present
• Ensure all inventory is secured in designated locked storage areas
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment
• Ensure all kitchen appliances and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Utilize batch and scratch cooking methods to support meal production

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a behavioral health facility preferred
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on food production experience required
• Active ServSafe Certification required
• HACCP Certification required
• Experience with scratch and batch cooking production
• Hotel or restaurant kitchen experience preferred
• Knowledge of special diets and nutritional modifications preferred
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills

Why Join Southern Live Oak Wellness?

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

If you are passionate about culinary leadership and creating a safe, welcoming dining experience in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply today.