Executive Chef Quail Lodge Independent Living Antioch, CA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $85,000 a year 12 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Food service health code compliance Team leadership High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Kitchen cost control Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing kitchen staff Productivity software Managing hospitality operations budgets Organizational budget management Full Job Description Executive Chef - Quail Lodge Independent Living Step into a leadership role where your culinary expertise, creativity, and team leadership directly shape memorable dining experiences every day!

Compensation:

Base salary + bonuses opportunities + the best benefits!

Overview:

The Executive Chef leads the culinary operations of the facility, ensuring high-quality food production, resident satisfaction, and compliance with established standards. This hands-on leader develops and trains culinary staff, oversees kitchen operations, monitors sanitation, manages budgets, and supports facility-wide projects. Strong culinary, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; Culinary Arts degree preferred. 2+ years of hands-on food preparation/presentation or 5+ years of high-volume/fine dining experience. Supervisory experience and team leadership skills. ServSafe Manager certification (or equivalent) required; ability to obtain within 90 days. Proficient in recipe management, inventory control, budgeting, and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of senior dining, therapeutic diets, and healthcare culinary environments preferred.

Main Responsibilities:

Lead and train culinary staff while actively participating in food preparation. Plan menus, ensure nutritious and appealing meals, and maintain portion and temperature standards. Monitor sanitation, safety, and kitchen cleanliness. Manage scheduling, workflow, inventory, purchasing, and food/labor budgets. Support resident dining experiences and improve satisfaction through engagement and culinary initiatives. Maintain confidential facility and resident information. Represent the facility professionally and serve as a role model for staff.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where residents, employees, and families feel respected and valued, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Salary-History Statement:

Sunshine Retirement Living (The Company) is committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We do not request or consider an applicant's past or current salary when making compensation decisions, in compliance with applicable salary history and pay equity laws.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have as an Executive Chef? What are your salary requirements? (yearly) Do you have experience working in a senior living/healthcare setting? If yes, for how many years? Are you ServSafe certified?

Work Location:

In person