Chef | Lead Senior Living Kitchen & Menus

Western States Lodging and Management; Bountiful (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Hotel discounts

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

HSA options

PTO & Vacation

Job summary

Western States Lodging & Management is seeking an experienced Chef to elevate meal quality and lead daily kitchen operations in a senior living setting. You will develop menus, supervise culinary staff, and ensure meals meet high standards for nutrition, taste, and presentation.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and collaboration with culinary leadership to create varied resident-focused options while maintaining safety and efficiency across busy service periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of formal culinary arts program preferred.
• 3-5 years of professional kitchen or culinary experience.
• 1-2 years of culinary leadership/supervision experience preferred.
• Senior living/healthcare/hospitality or high-volume food-service experience a plus.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit as required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals using standardized recipes while meeting taste, appearance, portioning, and presentation.
• Own food preparation and daily kitchen responsibilities with increasing independence.
• Assist leadership with menu planning and development, including new dishes and resident-focused options.
• Ensure menus provide variety and meet resident nutritional needs and dietary restrictions.
• Oversee meal preparation for modified or special diets as directed.
• Monitor production to maintain quality, temperature, and consistency.
• Coordinate production to align with meal schedules and service timing.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen following established food safety practices.
• Follow all food handling, infection control, and loss-prevention procedures.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal culinary arts program

Job description

Western States Lodging & Management is seeking an experienced Chef to elevate meal quality and lead daily kitchen operations in a senior living setting. You will develop menus, supervise culinary staff, and ensure meals meet high standards for nutrition, taste, and presentation.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and collaboration with culinary leadership to create varied resident-focused options while maintaining safety and efficiency across busy service periods.