Executive Chef - Senior Living Horizon Northridge Senior Living is seeking an experienced, dependable, and hands-on Executive Chef to lead the dining program at our independent senior living community in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Our dining program features a continental breakfast and gourmet dinner five days per week . We are looking for a chef who takes pride in creating delicious, attractive, home-style meals and understands that dining is an important part of the resident experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced culinary professional looking to move away from the demanding pace and late-night hours of a traditional restaurant environment while still having the creativity and responsibility of running a quality dining program. Responsibilities Plan and prepare gourmet dinner service five days per week Oversee and coordinate continental breakfast service Develop creative, appealing, and well-balanced menus Maintain consistently high standards for food quality, taste, presentation, and portioning Manage food purchasing, ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships Monitor food costs and minimize waste Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements Supervise, schedule, and work alongside kitchen and dining staff Ensure meals are prepared and served consistently and on time Accommodate reasonable resident dietary needs and preferences Create special menus for holidays, resident events, and community functions Build positive relationships with residents and respond to feedback Take ownership of the overall quality, organization, and efficiency of the dining program Qualifications Prior professional cooking experience required Culinary leadership or kitchen management experience strongly preferred Senior living, hospitality, healthcare, or high-volume dining experience is a plus Strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, inventory management, and food-cost control Ability to manage a kitchen while remaining hands-on with food preparation Creative approach to menu planning and meal presentation Dependable, organized, and able to work independently Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude toward working with seniors ServSafe certification preferred About Horizon Northridge Horizon Northridge is an independent senior living community providing residents with an affordable, comfortable, and welcoming retirement experience. Our community combines independent living with services and amenities designed to make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Dining is an important part of the experience at Horizon Northridge. We want our residents to look forward to dinner each day, and we are looking for an Executive Chef who takes pride in making that happen.

Pay:

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Experience:

Food service management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person