Sr. Manager, Food Services

UCLA Health

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hourly: $30.56 - $60.82; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Oversight of upscale menu development
Management of diverse kitchen staff
Cost control and inventory management
The Sr. Manager oversees the development and execution of upscale, culturally diverse menus for patient care, retail operations, and catering services at UCLA Health

Job Summary

  • The Sr. Manager oversees the development and execution of upscale, culturally diverse menus for patient care, retail operations, and catering services at UCLA Health.
  • This role requires managing kitchen staff including Principal Cooks and ensuring proper scheduling, training, and food preparation while maintaining strict adherence to JCAHO and University standards.
  • Candidates must have five years of food preparation experience in a large kitchen with at least one year in a supervisory role and hold a valid ServSafe Certification.

Matching Summary

The Sr. Manager oversees the development and execution of upscale, culturally diverse menus for patient care, retail operations, and catering services at UCLA Health.

Salary

Hourly: $30.56 - $60.82; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • oversight of upscale menu development
  • management of diverse kitchen staff
  • cost control and inventory management
  • adherence to JCAHO and HACCP standards
  • recipe standardization in institutional kitchens

Nice-to-have

  • expertise in ethnic cuisine techniques
  • strong problem-solving skills
  • experience leading performance improvement initiatives
  • ability to float across locations during training

Key Requirements

  • Five years of food preparation experience in a large kitchen
  • At least one year in a supervisory role
  • ServSafe Certification required
  • Proficient in English reading, writing, and speaking
  • Knowledge of JCAHO, HACCP, and hospital standards

Work Rights

Not specified

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