Executive Chef

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

Job summary

Join Brookdale Senior Living as an Executive Chef, where you can combine your culinary creativity with a passion for enhancing the lives of seniors. You'll oversee a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring quality food service and adhering to health standards while enjoying a supportive work environment aimed at professional growth and wellness.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary management and food service.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Ability to lead and train kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and culinary staff.
• Develop and oversee menu preparation and meal presentation.
• Maintain dietary safety and quality assurance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Sanitation and food safety

Menu development

Training and supervision

Inventory management

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

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 days 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 a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review detail of daily menu.Ensures an adequate number of culinary associates each shift and ensures absences are covered.Estimates food consumption and requisitions food purchases. Monitors and maintains inventory.Assists in the adherence to maintaining budget compliance for daily food costs.Assists in applying appropriate loss prevention procedures.Assists in hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining and terminating associates. Provides training for all kitchen staff.Assists in the coordination and execution of special events.Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements. Ensures all kitchen equipment is in working order and kept clean at all times. Oversees the proper inventory, storage and use of cleaning chemicals. Keeps waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.#ZR-CTRecognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Do you love the creativity of being a Chef but hate the late nights and hectic weekends? With thousands of recipes to choose from, and the ability to add your own, Brookdale is the place for you. Quality is what we pride ourselves on and listening to our residents in the development of our menus is key. If you are passionate about leading a team, have high expectations when it comes to sanitation and food safety and would enjoy making a positive impact on the lives of seniors then this is an opportunity you dont want to miss. Apply with us today to experience the uniqueness of senior living dining. Make Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.Part and Full Time Benefits EligibilityMedical, Dental, Vision insurance401(k)Associate assistance programEmployee discountsReferral programEarly access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insuranceFull Time Only Benefits EligibilityPaid Time OffPaid holidaysCompany provided life insuranceAdoption benefitDisability (short and long term)Flexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountOptional life and dependent life insuranceOptional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal planTuition reimbursementBase pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Salary Minimum: 64060Salary Maximum: 81600