Executive Chef

Stellar Senior Living; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Advancement opportunities

Training & tuition reimbursement

Free meals

Flexible schedules

On-demand pay

Job summary

Stellar Senior Living in Missoula, MT is seeking an Executive Chef to manage our kitchen staff and deliver fine dining for residents. You will supervise cooks, plan menus, and ensure sanitation and cost controls are met daily.

The role requires culinary leadership with a degree and ServSafe certification, and offers a competitive salary plus benefits, training, and on-site meals.

Qualifications

• Experience with special diets and meal preparation for large groups.
• Culinary Arts degree with two years’ executive-level experience in a comparable operation.
• Five years kitchen experience in medium to large organizations.
• Two+ years hiring, training and managing food service staff.
• Ability to execute culinary techniques including menu design and artistic presentation.
• Data entry/computer proficiency.
• Must hold a current ServSafe certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan, test and assess cost of new menus and menu items.
• Manage sanitation and cleanliness in line with health standards.
• Lead cooks and food service personnel in preparation and service.
• Participate in interviewing and staffing decisions for food service personnel.
• Schedule staff and manage time-off requests with independent judgment.
• Monitor financial performance and adjust activities accordingly.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory of food and kitchen supplies; perform month-end counts.

Skills

Experience with large-group meals

Menu design knowledge

Leadership & hiring/training

Sanitation standards knowledge

Data entry/computer proficiency

Education

Culinary Arts degree

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 Missoula, MT. 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.

Who we are

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." -Evrett Benton, CEO

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further!

Stellar Senior Living is a premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistentgrowthadding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us.

What we offer

• Competitive salary $62,000-$68,000 annually
• 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
• Free meals each shift
• Flexible schedules available. Part-Time and Full-Time available. Perfect for students!
• 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.
• Culinary Arts degree from recognized school as well as 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)

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.