Executive Chef

Reputable Senior Living Facility in Santa Clara County; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Reputable Senior Living Facility in Santa Clara County is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the community's dining program and deliver exceptional meals for residents.

You will manage kitchen staffing, budgeting, menus, and food safety, while coaching the dining services team and maintaining high resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• 7+ years of food service experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage and handling practices.
• Current food safety certification, or ability to obtain one as required by state and local regulations.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles and ServSafe standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the community's dining program, delivering an exceptional dining experience for residents.
• Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling, inventory, and department budget.
• Maintain a visible presence in the dining room to ensure food quality and resident satisfaction.
• Oversee daily food preparation and ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Develop menus using approved recipes while incorporating seasonal, regional, and resident preferences.
• Train, coach, and develop dining services team members.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Menu development

Food safety practices

Budget management

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Executive Chef at Senior Living Facility

Reputable Senior Living Facility in Santa Clara County

An established Senior Living provider in Santa Clara County is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join a thriving senior living community.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences and making a positive impact in the lives of older adults? If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where quality, hospitality, and resident satisfaction come first, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation, including bonus opportunity

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees

• Paid time off and holidays

• 401(k) with company match

• Professional development and career growth opportunities

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discounts and additional voluntary benefits

What You'll Do:

• Lead all aspects of the community's dining program, delivering an exceptional dining experience for residents.

• Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling, inventory, and department budget.

• Maintain a visible presence in the dining room to ensure food quality and resident satisfaction.

• Oversee daily food preparation and ensure consistent quality and presentation.

• Develop menus using approved recipes while incorporating seasonal, regional, and resident preferences.

• Train, coach, and develop dining services team members.

• Prepare accurate reports and maintain compliance with food safety standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

• 7+ years of food service experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage and handling practices.

• Current food safety certification, or ability to obtain one as required by state and local regulations.

• Working knowledge of HACCP principles and ServSafe standards.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires regular use of a computer and may involve occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, as well as bending, reaching, and walking throughout the community. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Actual pay within the posted range will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and applicable state and local wage laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer