Executive Chef

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART:
Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork.

In this role you will oversee daily operations of the kitchen and ensure the highest quality food products and service at the community.

• Prepare meals from standardized recipes in accordance with orders in a timely and attractive manner.
• Set up food service line and workstations with needed condiments.
• Ensure all condiments and garnishes that are required are prepared and served with the appropriate foods.
• Assist in recipe and menu development.
• Coordinate prep for the following day’s menu.
• Lead a pre‑meal meeting with food servers to review detail of daily menu.
• Assist with training of new kitchen employees.
• Ensure an adequate number of culinary employees each shift and ensure absences are covered to avoid coverage holes.
• Assist with scheduling of employees within the department.
• Assist with food ordering, monitoring inventory and creating the menu cycle.
• Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean and ensure that food supply stocks are rotated and that all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements.
• Keep food waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques.
• Manage and supervise Sous Chefs, Cooks, Lead Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility Workers as needed.

• 3+ years of experience working in a commercial kitchen environment and/or a related certificate or degree from a college or technical school.
• Associate’s Degree in culinary related field is preferred.
• Serv Safe or other required local, county or state certifications.
• Organized and able to communicate effectively with co‑workers and residents.
• Attention to quality and presentation of food prepared.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of cooking and meal preparation.
• Thorough understanding of food service techniques and requirements.
• Strong management skills and a willingness to work harmoniously with all staff members.
• Ability to switch tasks quickly and often.

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members, including health, dental, vision, retirement, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and paid time off.

All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use Daily Pay, which allows employees to access earned but unpaid wages before their next payday.

Senior Lifestyle requires all employees to provide proof of COVID‑19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs.

Government requirements or exclusions may apply.