Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
Executive Chef - Brook Ridge Independent Living Step into a leadership role where your culinary expertise, creativity, and team leadership directly shape memorable dining experiences every day!
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. This position requires ongoing on-call availability and participation in the Manager on Duty rotation.
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?