Executive Chef

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced Pay

Health Insurance

401(k) for Eligible Locations

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oak Wood Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to ensure culinary standards are met, delivering an exceptional dining experience for residents while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste. You will lead the culinary team in day-to-day operations and drive food safety and sanitation, aligned with budget and labor goals.

The role requires a minimum of three years as a chef in a large-scale operation, plus dietary experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with seniors.
• Flexible, fun and energetic personality.
• Minimum three years of chef experience in a large-scale operation preferred.
• Prior dietary experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting required.
• Minimum three years in a kitchen managerial role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food items meet culinary standards and residents receive an exceptional dining experience.
• Lead the culinary team in day-to-day operations and maintain portion control and waste reduction.
• Oversee budget, labor costs, food safety and sanitation standards.
• Support resident, employee, and client satisfaction and align with company objectives.

Skills

Senior care passion

Flexible personality

Excellent communication

Professional image

Cooking experience

Dietary experience LTC/SNF/AL/MC

Kitchen leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oak Wood Senior Living

Are you an

WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring all food items are prepared to culinary standards and provide residents with an exceptional dining experience while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste. As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for continually working to improve resident, employee, and client satisfaction while ensuring delivery of company objectives such as budget, food and labor costs, food safety, and sanitation standards. The Executive Chef is also responsible for leading the culinary team in day-to-day operation.

Job Description

Executive Chef

Oak Wood Senior Living

Are you an

As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring all food items are prepared to culinary standards and provide residents with an exceptional dining experience while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste. As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for continually working to improve resident, employee, and client satisfaction while ensuring delivery of company objectives such as budget, food and labor costs, food safety, and sanitation standards. The Executive Chef is also responsible for leading the culinary team in day-to-day operation.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• Minimum of three years of experience as a chef in a large-scale cooking operation preferred
• Prior dietary experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting required
• Minimum of three years of experience in a kitchen managerial position highly preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best health care rockstar they can be!

Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.