Food Service Manager / Head Chef

Food Service Manager / Head Chef, Sanford Manor
Join The W Group, New York’s Largest Provider of Senior Living & Adult Care

About the Role
Sanford Manor is looking for a Food Service Manager who is also our Head Chef. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves to cook and knows how to run a kitchen. You’ll prepare meals alongside your team, lead the dietary department, and make sure every resident enjoys food that is safe, nutritious, and made with care.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Head Chef, preparing and cooking meals daily and setting the standard for taste, quality, and presentation

• Develop cycle menus and recipes that meet residents’ nutritional needs, therapeutic diets, and NYS Department of Health requirements

• Accommodate special diets, texture modifications, allergies, and resident preferences

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise cooks, dietary aides, and kitchen staff

• Oversee food preparation, portion control, and meal service to ensure quality and timeliness

• Maintain sanitation, food safety, and equipment standards, and keep the kitchen survey ready at all times

• Order and receive food and supplies, manage inventory, and stay within budget

• Maintain required logs and records, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and inspection documentation

• Partner with administration, case management, and care staff to address resident needs and feedback

• Participate in DOH inspections and implement corrective actions as needed

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a chef or cook in a leadership role, with food service management experience

• Healthcare, assisted living, or adult home experience preferred

• Strong cooking skills, including high-volume meal preparation

• Working knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety practices, and DOH dietary regulations

• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification or NYC Food Protection Certificate required

• Culinary degree or certificate a plus

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable

• Strong organizational and communication skills

We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Paid time off and sick days

• Retirement investment opportunity

• Growth and advancement opportunities across The W Group

• A supportive management team

At The W Group, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re a chef who’s ready to lead a kitchen that makes a real difference in residents’ daily lives, apply today!