Executive Chef

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

6 paid holidays

Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Staff uniform credits

Job summary

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL seeks an Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations, drive menu development, and ensure high standards of quality and safety for residents and events.

The role requires 7+ years in management and current knowledge of food sanitation regulations, with strong leadership, communication, and creativity. Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two-year culinary degree preferred.
• Demonstrated culinary creativity and leadership in a kitchen setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations and supervise production of daily specials.
• Delegate tasks, monitor quality, and ensure food safety standards are met.
• Motivate, train, and develop back-of-house staff to achieve operational goals.
• Assist with menu development and catering planning for events and holidays.
• Maintain cost-effective operations and drive profitability of food production.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Leadership

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

High school diploma/GED

Two-year culinary degree preferred

Job description

What We Do

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is an active, yet relaxed, Life Plan Community in Gainesville, Florida. We offer a full continuum of health care, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory support, skilled nursing, and home care. Our community offers an unprecedented lifestyle of comfort and convenience with a rich array of services and amenities that are focused on optimal wellbeing.

What You Can Expect from Us

Full Time Employee Benefits include:

• University of Florida partnership with community discounts and access to opportunities through the Gator One UF ID Card
• OH, I CAN! Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Pay Every Other Week
• Licensure Reimbursement for Clinical Positions
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Retirement and Investing Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off Accrual
• 6 Paid Holidays and 1 Additional Floating Holiday
• Annual Employee Recognition Gifts
• You Make a Difference Award Recognition
• Milestone Service Awards
• Staff Uniform Credits

More Than a Job

Imagine a rewarding career helping others. Working at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is rewarding and fun. No matter your title, your days are spent among a community of residents enjoying retirement to the fullest.

When you leave after your workday, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and joy since you are part of the community and residents’ lives.

No matter the position you are searching for, there is ample opportunity to impact this community. We value our staff and would love the chance to make Oak Hammock more than a job but a worthwhile experience to remember.

Executive Chef Position Summary

The Executive Chef must have relevant restaurant industry and previous kitchen and management experience, be self-motivated, creative, has good leadership skills, someone who can spot problems and resolve them quickly while holding a high work and safety standards.

Will collaborate with the Director of Dining Experiences and assist with enforcement of all food safety policies and procedures. Oversee day to day culinary operations and supervise production of daily specials while delegating tasks, spot checking product for quality, and assisting on the line during peak service times. Motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and sectors. Assist with menu development and implementation including creating daily and weekly specials, updating always available menu when appropriate, creating special event menus, meeting with Oak Hammock residents to plan catering menus and holiday parties. Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented. Ensures efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production. Consistently maintains and checks standards for quality, cost, eye appeal and flavor.

Executive Chef Job Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required (Two-year culinary degree preferred)
• 7+ years’ experience in a management and Executive Kitchen Position
• Demonstrated knowledge of current restaurant industry trends
• Must possess culinary creativity as well as flexibility.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal food sanitation regulations
• Comfortable providing direction and supervision to kitchen staff.
• Must possess strong professional communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. This individual will need to be empathetic, energetic and have an affinity for working with the senior population. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Have Authorization to work in the U.S.
• All applicants must complete and successfully pass a Level I and Level II Background Check and Drug Screening.