Spring Oak Senior Living

Operates all-inclusive senior living communities

Kitchen Manager - Assisted Living

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePetersburg, VA, USA$54k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Food Service Manager, Dietary Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Head Cook, or in a similar leadership role.
Strong cooking skills and hands-on food preparation experience.
Experience supervising kitchen staff, scheduling, and training employees.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and food cost control.
Current ServSafe Manager certification is required.
Ability to manage a kitchen independently and step in wherever needed.
Experience in assisted living, senior living, nursing homes, healthcare food service, restaurants, schools, or hospitality is welcome.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations, meal preparation, and dining services.
Supervise, schedule, train, and support cooks and dietary staff.
Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, well presented, and meet residents' dietary needs.
Assist with cooking and meal preparation as needed.
Manage food ordering, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen expenses.
Maintain food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and health department compliance.
Monitor food quality, portion control, and kitchen efficiency.
Develop menus and accommodate special diets and resident preferences.
Maintain required kitchen records and food safety documentation.
Step in to provide kitchen coverage when necessary.

Salary Range: 54000 to 54000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Spring Oak Tri Cities | Petersburg, VA
Full-Time | $54,000 annually
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Spring Oak Tri Cities, a Spring Oak Senior Living community in Petersburg, VA, is looking for an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and dining operations.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Manager, Food Service Manager, Dietary Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Dining Services Director, or Food Service Director who enjoys cooking, leading a team, and providing quality meals.

We are looking for someone who can manage daily kitchen operations while remaining actively involved in food preparation, staff training, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.

Requirements:

Oversee daily kitchen operations, meal preparation, and dining services.

Supervise, schedule, train, and support cooks and dietary staff.

Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, well presented, and meet residents' dietary needs.

Assist with cooking and meal preparation as needed.

Manage food ordering, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen expenses.

Maintain food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and health department compliance.

Monitor food quality, portion control, and kitchen efficiency.

Develop menus and accommodate special diets and resident preferences.

Maintain required kitchen records and food safety documentation.

Step in to provide kitchen coverage when necessary.

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Food Service Manager, Dietary Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Head Cook, or similar leadership role.

Strong cooking skills and hands-on food preparation experience.

Experience supervising kitchen staff, scheduling, and training employees.

Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and food cost control.

Current ServSafe Manager certification required.

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to manage a kitchen independently and step in wherever needed.

Experience in assisted living, senior living, nursing homes, healthcare food service, restaurants, schools, or hospitality is welcome.

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Stable, full-time management position
Great Place to Work certified, March 2026–March 2027

At Spring Oak, our motto is "Welcome to the Family." If you enjoy cooking, leading a kitchen team, and making a difference in the lives of seniors, we'd like to meet you.

Apply today to join Spring Oak Tri Cities in Petersburg, VA!

About the Company

Spring Oak Senior Living

Operates all-inclusive senior living communities

Spring Oak Senior Living operates and owns senior living communities along the U.S. East Coast that provide independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Its neighborhoods offer daily living support, medication management, wellness services, and therapies, with all costs bundled into an all-inclusive price that combines rent and care. The company emphasizes a home-like, pet-friendly environment with home-cooked meals, housekeeping, transportation, and a holistic SPRING program that covers spiritual, physical, recreational, intellectual, and nutritional well-being. As a family-owned business run by the Sebbag family without outside investors, Spring Oak maintains tight control over quality, culture, and pricing, aiming to deliver predictable, high-quality senior housing while expanding its footprint.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Wall Township, NJ
Founded: 2020

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