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Sr. Manager, Food Services
General Information
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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Posted Date
04/22/2026
Salary Range: $30.56 - 60.82 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
indefinite
Job #
30458
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Sr. Manager oversees the development and execution of upscale, culturally diverse menus for patient care, retail operations, and catering services. This role manages kitchen staff, including Principal Cooks, Sr. Cooks, and Cooks, ensuring proper scheduling, training, and food preparation. Responsibilities also include cost control, inventory management, and adherence to sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards set by JCAHO, the University of California, and UCLA Medical Center.
Please note: This role requires flexibility to float across locations during the training period.
Job Qualifications
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Five years of food preparation experience in a large kitchen, including at least one year in a supervisory role (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
ServSafe Certification required
Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking) for clear communication and documentation
Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise a diverse team, delegate tasks, and evaluate performance
Expertise in upscale and ethnic cuisine, along with foundational culinary techniques (cutting, presentation, sauces)
Ability to develop, standardize, and oversee recipe preparation in a large institutional kitchen
Knowledge of JCAHO, HACCP, University, and Hospital standards, as well as departmental policies
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and maintain accountability
Experience leading performance improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes
Solid mathematical skills for cost analysis and recipe standardization
Proficiency in food management systems and basic computer operations
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
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