Executive Chef

Senior Lifestyle; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a Culinary Manager to oversee kitchen operations. The role includes preparing meals, managing staff, and ensuring quality food service. Ideal candidates will have a degree in culinary arts and at least 3 years of kitchen experience, with strong leadership and organizational skills.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Disability coverage

Paid time off

DailyPay for early access to wages

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Serv Safe or equivalent certifications.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise culinary staff including cooks and utility workers.
• Lead pre-meal meetings to review daily menu.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with health standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cooking knowledge

Food service techniques

Management skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in culinary-related field

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Prepare meals from standardized recipes in accordance with orders in a timely and attractive manner.
2. Set up food service line and workstations with needed condiments.
3. Ensure all condiments and garnishes required are prepared and served with the appropriate foods.
4. Assist in recipe and menu development.
5. Coordinate preparation for the following day’s menu.
6. Lead pre-meal meetings with food servers to review the details of the daily menu.
7. Assist with training new kitchen employees.
8. Ensure adequate staffing each shift and coverage for absences to prevent coverage gaps.
9. Assist with employee scheduling within the department.
10. Assist with food ordering, monitor inventory, and create the menu cycle.
11. Maintain cleanliness of stock rooms, coolers, and freezers, and ensure proper storage, labeling, and dating of perishables.
12. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food preparation standards according to health department codes.
13. Minimize food waste through proper storage and recycling techniques.
14. Manage and supervise culinary staff including Sous Chefs, Cooks, Lead Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility Workers.

Qualifications

1. 3+ years of experience in a commercial kitchen or related certification/degree.
2. Associate’s Degree in a culinary-related field preferred.
3. Serv Safe or equivalent certifications as required by local regulations.
4. Strong organizational and communication skills with co-workers and residents.
5. Pride in the quality and presentation of food prepared.
6. Basic to advanced cooking and meal preparation knowledge.
7. Understanding of food service techniques and requirements.
8. Excellent management skills and a collaborative work attitude.
9. Ability to multitask efficiently and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, disability coverage, and paid time off. All positions are eligible for DailyPay, allowing early access to earned wages. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required unless exempted for medical, religious, or personal reasons. Additional government-mandated requirements may apply.