Top 522 Kitchen team leader Jobs in Kentucky

Executive Chef (TGSL)
Civitas Senior Living —Prospect, KY
- $85,000 - $88,000 a year
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- 1 year
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Cook I
Southern Foodservice Management Inc —Fort Campbell, KY
- $22.32 an hour
- Heavy lifting
- Team management
- Entry level
- On-the-job training
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Assistant Director
Franklin County Council on Aging —Frankfort, KY
- $42,000 - $46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Adults
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Front of House Manager
Confidential —Louisville, KY
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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General Manager
Sweet Lawn Farm —Versailles, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Commercial Food Service Technician
McDonald's-McTribe —Richmond, KY
- $45,000 - $75,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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Adult Day Center Director (RN) Lexington, KY
Freedom Senior Services —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Spanish
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Technical Sales and Field Service Engineer
CaptiveAire —Louisville, KY
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Construction site
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Food & Nutrition Services Team Leader
Med Center Health —Bowling Green, KY
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Executive Chef 1
Sodexo —Lexington, KY
- $56,270 - $72,820 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Rehabilitation center
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
9d
Executive Chef
Louisville Country Club —Louisville, KY
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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6d
Cook
Panda Restaurant Group —Louisville, KY
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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CHEF, EXECUTIVE SOUS I
Levy Sector —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Production Manager
Paradise Tomato Kitchen —Louisville, KY
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Lead Relief Cook
Nazareth Home —Louisville, KY
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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7d
Production Supervisor Night Shift (6PM - 6:30AM)
Paradise Tomato Kitchen —Louisville, KY
- $85,000 - $104,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Commissary Production Manager
Haymarket —Louisville, KY
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - CHURCHILL DOWNS
Levy Sector —Louisville, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Prep Cook
AC louisville —Louisville, KY
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Receiving Leader /Fork Lift
Kitchen Food Company —Hopkinsville, KY
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
- English
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Executive Chef (TGSL)

Civitas Senior Living -
Prospect, KY

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Job Details

$85,000 - $88,000 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food quality maintenance
Menu design
Kitchen health and safety standards
Hospitality
Employee onboarding
Community engagement experience
Assisting with meal planning
Food preparation for special diets
Operations management
Food service health code compliance
ServSafe
Team leadership
Food Safety Manager Certification
Safety regulations
Coaching
Staff scheduling
Job-specific skills training (staff training program)
Regulatory compliance
Team scheduling
Working with seniors
Team development
Hiring
Experience working with individuals with specific dietary needs
Quality control management
Kitchen cost control
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Kitchen staff training
Schedule creation

Full Job Description

Community: The Grand Senior Living
Address: 9300 Civic Way, Prospect, KY 40059

Fuel Your Passion for Culinary Excellence

At Civitas Senior Living, we celebrate the art of food and the impact it has on daily life. Our culinary leaders don’t just cook — they create experiences, build teams, and elevate the standard of dining for our residents. If you take pride in quality, leadership, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

Executive Chef

What You’ll Do:

Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team, creating a strong and accountable kitchen culture
Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and safety
Oversee food cost, inventory, and budget performance
Manage hiring, onboarding, and ongoing staff training
Build and maintain schedules that support operational needs
Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Partner on menu planning, special events, and resident-focused dining experiences
Support community engagement through food and hospitality

What You Bring:

2+ years of culinary experience (culinary training preferred)
At least 1 year of leadership experience (2+ years in food service management preferred)
Knowledge of state dietary regulations and food safety standards
A genuine passion for serving seniors and enhancing their dining experience

Executive Chef – Additional Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef who brings both strong operational leadership and culinary creativity:

5–10 years of kitchen leadership experience
Background in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant environments
Experience managing high-volume kitchen operations
Strong standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation
Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Current ServSafe Manager Certification
Experience with menu development balancing flavor, nutrition, and cost
Familiarity with special diets (low sodium, diabetic, heart-healthy)
Proven labor management and scheduling skills
Strong inventory control and cost management experience
Ability to train, coach, and develop kitchen staff
Hands-on leadership presence during service

Why Join Civitas Senior Living?

Competitive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Retirement Plan, PTO & more
Opportunities for career growth and development
Consistent scheduling with flexibility for time off
Employee referral bonuses

Did you know?
Civitas Senior Living is a Certified™ Great Place to Work, with 90% of employees reporting a strong sense of purpose in their roles.

Our Culinary Mission

Passionate Culinary Service. Passionate Cleanliness. Passionate Care.

As a condition of employment at a Civitas Senior Living community, all new hires will be asked to complete a screening process as required by state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of this process. Residency within the State that this Community/Location operates in is a condition of employment.

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kitchen team leader jobs in kentucky

Executive Chef (TGSL)

Cook I

Assistant Director

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General Manager

Commercial Food Service Technician

Adult Day Center Director (RN) Lexington, KY

Technical Sales and Field Service Engineer

Food & Nutrition Services Team Leader

Executive Chef 1

Executive Chef

Cook

CHEF, EXECUTIVE SOUS I

Production Manager

Lead Relief Cook

Production Supervisor Night Shift (6PM - 6:30AM)

Commissary Production Manager

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - CHURCHILL DOWNS

Prep Cook

Receiving Leader /Fork Lift

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