Executive Chef

Brookdale Senior Living; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a passionate Chef to lead culinary operations. This role offers the chance to create delightful menus and ensure high standards of food quality in a vibrant environment. You will oversee kitchen staff, manage food safety, and contribute to the well-being of residents through nutritious meals. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for those who want to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. Join a community that values quality dining and personal development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Adoption Benefit

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required with 2-4 years of culinary experience.
• ServSafe Certified and local food handling licenses needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring quality food products.
• Train kitchen staff and manage food inventory and costs.
• Develop and coordinate menus while ensuring sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety

Menu Development

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job Details

Join the Brookdale Skyline team today!

• 511 unit continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, has four levels of care on one campus, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing.
• Opportunities for growth
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Amazing team atmosphere!

Overview

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 don’t 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! You’ll 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 Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

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Qualifications

Education and Experience Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent from two year college or technical school. Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements ServSafe Certified. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Management and Decision Making Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Effective customer service skills and the ability to lead and supervise a diverse group of people. Ability to coordinate the daily production of menus, recipes and food preparation. Capable of managing multiple job tasks including the preparation of several foods at the same time. Excellent cooking skills and an understanding of food preparation principles, ingredients and culinary terminology. Ability to modify and develop creative recipes and menus that are healthy and satisfying to the residents. Ability to understand and apply sanitation principles.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Exposure to latex
• Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information: $64,060.00 - $81,600.00 / year