Corporate Chef - Senior Living Menu Master & Leader

Bwpcanton; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bwpcanton is seeking a Corporate Chef to set culinary standards across the portfolio, design resident-focused menus, meet regulatory requirements, and hit food-cost targets.

You will train community teams, lead openings, and act as a subject‑matter expert on all food aspects, coordinating with dietitians to deliver therapeutic options and ensure safety. This leadership role requires 8+ years of culinary experience and multi-unit leadership, with travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive culinary experience, including 3+ years as an Executive Chef.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality or contract food service.
• ServSafe Manager certification, or ability to earn it within 90 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic diets, texture-modified diets and IDDSI.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and roll out seasonal cycle menus for all dining venues.
• Write standardized recipes with yields, portion sizes, allergens and nutrient data.
• Train community chefs and cooks on recipes, techniques, and food safety.
• Lead culinary setup for new communities and acquisitions: kitchen design input and training.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Executive Chef experience

Menu development

Food safety

Nutrition/diets

Vendor/Procurement

Travel willingness

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

MealSuite

Computrition

Job description

Bwpcanton is seeking a Corporate Chef to set culinary standards across the portfolio, design resident-focused menus, meet regulatory requirements, and hit food-cost targets.

You will train community teams, lead openings, and act as a subject‑matter expert on all food aspects, coordinating with dietitians to deliver therapeutic options and ensure safety. This leadership role requires 8+ years of culinary experience and multi-unit leadership, with travel.