Executive Chef

The Gallery at Broomfield; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Company-sponsored training

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The Gallery at Broomfield is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee food operations in our senior living community located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The role involves providing a fine dining experience, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring all department expenses stay within budget.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience as an Executive Chef or Assistant Executive Chef, along with significant experience in kitchen work and staff management. We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Chef or Assistant Executive Chef in a comparable size food service operation.
• Five years experience in kitchen work in medium to large organizations.
• Ability to operate computer equipment for data entry and retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Plan, test and assess cost of new menus and menu items.
• Supervise food service personnel in preparation and cooking.
• Maintain budgeted department expenses.

Skills

Special diets and meal preparation

Culinary techniques execution

Staff management

Computer skills for data entry

Education

ServSafe certificate

Job description

Executive Chef - Large Senior Living Community

We are looking to hire a commendable executive chef to manage our kitchen staff and join our team at a large senior living community in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the lifestyle they deserve.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Commensurate with experience
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision,generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k and more!!!
• Agrowing company with opportunities for advancement
• Company sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities
• Flexible schedules available.
• On demand pay. Get your earn wages as soon as you want.

Job Description

As the Executive Chef, you will consistently provide a fine dining experience to our residents. You will responsible for the entire food service operation of the community, providing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special event food and beverage service daily to residents of the community. You will supervise chefs, kitchen staff and other personnel engaged in specialty cooking, preparation, presentation and serving of food and beverage items. As the Executive chef, you will also maintain all department expenses within the budgeted guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, test and asses cost of new menus and menu item.
• Clean and supervise the cleaning of the overall work area, equipment and utensils, and maintains sanitation standards in accordance with the Department of Health.
• Function as the lead worker over cooks and other food service personnel engaged in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food items.
• Participate in interviewing and selection of food service personnel. Responsible for personnel actions including hiring, termination, promotion, discipline/corrective action, as well as layoff and recall.
• Schedule and reschedule staff using independent judgment and exercising discretion when creating the schedule and in making determinations regarding granting employee requests for time off or other modifications in work schedules.
• Read and understand financial performance and results and adjusts activities accordingly.
• Responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory of food products and kitchen supplies. Takes month-end inventory and extend totals accurately. Inspects the quality and quantity of these items when delivered.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or knowledge of special diets and meal preparation for large groups.
• Two (2) years related experience as an Executive Chef or Assistant Executive Chef in a comparable size food service operation.
• Five (5) years experience in kitchen work in medium to large organizations.
• 2+ years’ experience in hiring, training and managing food service personnel.
• Experience executing culinary techniques including menu design, food preparation and artistic food design. Knowledge of culinary terminology.
• Ability to operate computer equipment for data entry and retrieval.
• Must have ServSafe certificate (current) or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

As part of Stellar Senior Living’s continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations. Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.