Job Posting Title
Assistant Culinary Manager
Agency
650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Supervisory Organization
Norman Veterans Home
Job Posting End Date
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Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
19.68
Job Description
Job Details
Full-time
$40,934.40 a year
Qualifications
Kitchen health and safety standards
Staff supervision
Team supervision
ServSafe
Food Safety Manager Certification
Safety regulations
Managing kitchen staff
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title
Assistant Culinary Manager
Agency
650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Supervisory Organization
Norman Veterans Home
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
Assistant Culinary Manager
This position is for an Assistant Culinary Manager for the Norman Veterans Home.
Norman Veterans Home
1776 E. Robinson St.
Norman, OK 73071
Annual Salary: $40.934.40
Position Summary
The Assistant Culinary Manager provides hands-on, shift-level leadership within the dietary department. Functioning as the "Sous Chef" and shift supervisor, this role ensures the kitchen team successfully executes the Culinary Manager’s vision for a "5-star" veteran dining experience. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, team accountability, food safety, and dining room presentation for our 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM operation.
Required Qualifications & Certifications
Food Safety: Current ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certification.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of commercial kitchen supervisory experience. High-volume restaurant shift management or healthcare/LTC experience is highly valued.
Skills: Strong communication skills to direct a diverse kitchen crew and interact professionally with nursing staff, veterans, and families.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
Active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM®) or Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP®) credential (or active enrollment in an ANFP-approved program).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Shift Leadership & Quality Control
Shift Command: Direct cooks, prep staff, and dietary aides during the daily 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM window to ensure on-time meal service.
Line Checks: Actively taste and check plates for presentation, recipe adherence, and holding temperatures before service.
Dietary Accuracy: Directly supervise the preparation of texture-modified diets (IDDSI) and therapeutic restrictions.
2. Environment & Staff Accountability
Cleanliness: Enforce master cleaning schedules across the kitchen, dish room, and dining areas to ensure pristine presentation.
Training: Provide hands-on training to staff regarding culinary skills, portion control, and hospitality standards.
3. Coordination & Problem Solving
Floor Liaison: Coordinate directly with nursing staff during meals to manage resident dietary changes and tray delivery.
Service Recovery: Act as the first point of contact on the floor to resolve staff or resident dietary concerns quickly.
4. Regulations & Inventory
Compliance: Enforce OSDH, CMS, and USDVA standards daily. Maintain accurate HACCP, cooling, and sanitation logs.
14-Hour Rule: Manage shift timing so no more than 14 hours pass between dinner and breakfast.
Inventory: Supervise product receiving, minimize food waste, and enforce strict FIFO rotation.
Selection Process: "The Kitchen Audition"
Stage 1: Interview covering leadership style, conflict resolution, and regulatory knowledge.
Stage 2 (On-Site Audition): A paid…