Kitchen Manager- Adult Neuro Rehabilitation

About Us

Join the excitement of a dynamic company committed to providing exceptional neurological rehabilitation to adults with brain injury! Learning Services, a Collage Rehabilitation Partner, is a growing organization dedicated to excellence, honesty, and ethics in the treatment of our clients and each other. For more than 40 years, we’ve developed programs to meet the diverse needs of clients with moderate to severe traumatic and acquired brain injuries. We provide specialized treatment for post-concussion syndrome, stroke, memory loss, neurobehavioral issues, and accident- or sports-related head injuries.

What We Offer

We value our employees and offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Financial Security: Disability coverage and 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Growth & Development: Tuition Assistance program

• Perks: Employee Referral Bonus program

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary operations at our JC facility. In this role, you will oversee a small, dynamic kitchen team of 4–5 staff members, design weekly menus, ensure top-tier food safety, and deliver exceptional dining experiences to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu & Operational Planning: Create engaging, nutritional weekly menus and oversee daily food preparation, customer service, cleaning, raw material purchasing, and reporting.

• Team Leadership & Management: Supervise, coach, and support a kitchen team of 4–5 dietary personnel. Provide hands-on coverage for shifts during callouts or staff shortages to ensure seamless operations.

• Purchasing & Resource Management: Manage food and facility inventory (dishware, linens, trays, supplies) ensuring quality products at the best price. Control resources to minimize food waste sustainably.

• Financial & Budgetary Control: Manage fixed culinary costs, forecasting, and accounting to keep operations strictly within weekly budget allocations.

• Dining Room & Service Oversight: Oversee table setups (including adaptive equipment), order taking, beverage stations, tray cards, and service standards to ensure a warm, high-quality dining atmosphere.

• Safety, Sanitation & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to food safety standards, infection control protocols, and CDC guidelines to prevent foodborne illness and mitigate respiratory illness risks.

• Problem Solving & Adaptability: Rapidly troubleshoot and navigate food service disruptions caused by supply chain delays, severe weather, or unexpected emergencies.

Requirements & Qualifications

• IDDSI Expertise: Demonstrated working knowledge of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) framework and diet textures.

• Leadership Skills: Proven track record in supervising, coaching, and building cohesive, quality-driven culinary teams.

• Flexibility: Willingness and availability to step in and cover kitchen/dietary shifts as needed.

• Safety Focus: Strong knowledge of food handling, cooking, preservation, and infection control standards.

Collage Rehabilitation Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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