Executive Chef - Bonaventure of Albany

Bonaventure Senior Living; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage starting at $63,000

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) matching

Paid time off

6 paid holidays

Job summary

Bonaventure Senior Living in Albany, Oregon is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our dining services team. You will develop menus, supervise culinary staff, and ensure meals meet high quality and safety standards for our residents.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, menu planning, and enhancing the dining experience across communities. Competitive wage, health benefits, and 401(k) options are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading dining services in senior living or healthcare.
• Ability to manage budgets and inventories.
• Develop innovative menus for diverse diets.
• Must pass background checks and obtain required licenses.

Responsibilities

• Craft menus and standardized recipes and food production schedules.
• Oversee kitchen and dining staff while managing budget and inventory.
• Lead and inspire excellent resident service.
• Ensure meals are presented appetizingly and attractively.
• Create and maintain the dining services team schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dining room.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budget management

Menu development

English required

Food safety

Job description

Bonaventure is Seeking an Executive Chef

Discover Your Purpose on our Dining Services Team!

At Bonaventure Senior Living, our Executive Chef plays a vital role in overseeing the culinary staff and leading our dining services department. In this dynamic position, you will develop innovative menus that cater to the diverse dietary needs of our residents. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, ensuring that all meals are prepared in accordance with health and safety regulations. Additionally, you will continuously work to enhance the dining experience within our communities.

Top reasons to work at Bonaventure

Highly Competitive Wage- Wages starting at $63,000

Health Benefits- Medical and dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account- For healthcare and daycare expenses.

Retirement Plans- Generous 401k matching program.

Paid Time Off- Have fun and care for yourself and your family.

6 Paid Holidays

What Will You Be Doing?

The Executive Chef is a crucial part of our dining services team, which is integral to our mission of delivering exceptional dining experiences. Your responsibilities will include:

• Crafting menus and developing standardized recipes and food production schedules.
• Overseeing kitchen and dining staff while managing budget and inventory.
• Leading and inspiring excellent customer service for our residents.
• Ensuring meals are served with an appetizing and attractive presentation.
• Creating and maintaining the schedule for the dining services team.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and dining room

While you will guide the culinary team in meal preparations, this role does not require hands-on cooking, allowing you to focus on leadership, management, and enhancing the overall dining experience for our residents.

Qualifications

• Have a passion for working with seniors and providing exceptional dining experiences.
• Prior success in working in or managing dining services.
• Has experience working with budgets.
• Have or obtain a food handlers license
• Has the ability to organize and supervise dining service staff
• English language required.
• CPR Certification (preferred).
• Must pass criminal background check and drug test.

Bonaventure of Albany

Our state-of-the-art senior living communities offer assisted living, residential care, memory care, and independent living. We provide in-home health care services to residents in our communities.

Why Work for Bonaventure Senior Living

Not all senior living communities are the same. At Bonaventure, one of our main guiding principles is, "You can never go wrong when you are doing the right thing." This philosophy embodies our commitment to caring for our residents and team members, and we strive to uphold it.

Bonaventure is also committed to providing an exceptional senior lifestyle, ensuring our residents and staff remain happy and engaged. Our employees enjoy a lively work environment, thorough training and support, and take pride in working for a company that provides exceptional service.

Our culture is based on respect, appreciation, and empowerment. If you are a friendly, driven individual with a passion for helping others, Bonaventure Senior Living is the perfect fit for you!