Executive Chef

Brookdale Senior Living in; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as an Executive Chef, where you'll oversee kitchen operations, ensure food quality, and lead a team in a supportive environment focused on enhancing the lives of seniors. Enjoy a balanced work schedule without late nights, and take advantage of career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing kitchen operations and staff training.
• Ability to create and standardize recipes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily kitchen operations and food quality.
• Manages inventory and food purchases.
• Trains kitchen staff and maintains cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Job description

Executive Chef (Finance)

Oversees daily operations of the kitchen and ensures the highest quality food products. Directly supervises and trains kitchen personnel on all related culinary activities. Oversees breakfast, lunch, and dinner for quality assurance of meal presentation and portion control. Selects recipes, prepares, and coordinates all meals. Coordinates prep for the following day's menu. Creates new dishes and develops recipes, standardizing recipes to ensure consistent quality. Establishes presentation technique and quality standards. Plans, modifies, and develops menus.

Performs pre-meal meetings with food servers to review details of the daily menu. Ensures an adequate number of culinary associates each shift and manages absences. Estimates food consumption and requisitions food purchases. Monitors and maintains inventory. Assists in maintaining budget compliance for daily food costs and applies appropriate loss prevention procedures.

Assists in hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining, and terminating associates. Provides training for all kitchen staff. Assists in coordinating and executing special events. Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to health department codes. Ensures all kitchen equipment is in working order and kept clean. Oversees the proper inventory, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals, minimizing waste through effective storage and recycling techniques.

This overview covers the primary responsibilities for the position. All duties as assigned by supervisor should be performed.

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

If you love the creativity of being a Chef but dislike late nights and hectic weekends, this opportunity at Brookdale offers a chance to make a positive impact on seniors' lives, with a focus on quality, sanitation, and food safety.

We offer opportunities for career growth through professional development, health and wellness programs, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Salary range: $64,060 - $81,600, based on skills and experience. Role is eligible for team-based bonuses. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the 401(k) plan.

Veterans and military personnel are encouraged to apply. We support naturalization processes with fee advances for eligible associates.