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.