Executive Chef - Community

otterbein; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

PayActiv access

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

otterbein seeks an Executive Chef to lead a full-service kitchen in a senior living community, directing cooks and wait staff to deliver three meals daily and specialty dining experiences. The role oversees inventory, menu planning, sanitation, and safety, coordinating with the Associate Director of Dining Services for efficient operations and high-quality resident meals.

Candidates should have Serv-Safe certification, five years of dining experience, and a commitment to serving a senior

Qualifications

• Experience with budget control and stock management.
• Strong supervisory and training capabilities.
• Flexible schedule and hours.
• Enjoy working with the senior population.
• Pass a physical, background check and drug test.
• High School diploma or GED plus Serv-Safe certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily menus/recipes and manage tasks.
• Supervise kitchen personnel with the Director of Food & Beverage.
• Oversee daily kitchen operation and quality for independent living.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Assist with set-up, service and clean-up of production.
• Lift 5–20 lbs alone, up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Skills

Budget control

Supervisory skills

Schedule flexibility

Senior population service

5+ years experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Overview

The Executive Chef is a full time salaried position directing a full service kitchen and wait staff providing three meals a day and specialty dining experiences. The position manages the back of the house staff and schedules; ordering and inventory; daily oversight of food production and quality. Working closely with the Associate Director of Dining Services, the position will provide direction for cooks, wait staff, and others to ensure all functions of the Dining Department are preformed efficiently and correctly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the daily menus and recipes and managing multiple job tasks


• Directly supervising and training kitchen personnel on all related culinary activities in conjunction with Director of Food and Beverage Department


• Overseeing daily operation of the kitchen and ensures the highest quality food products for an Independent Living community


• Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards


• Assisting with set-up, service, and clean-up of food production


• Ability to lift 5-20 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance

Qualifications

• Experience with budget control and stock management


• Strong supervisory skills


• Flexibility with schedule and hours


• Must enjoy working with the senior population


• Must be able to pass a physical, background check and drug test


• Education: High School diploma or GED


• Licensure: Serv-Safe certification


• Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience in the dining and cooking field; preferably in a healthcare & restaurant setting

Benefits

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits


• Pharmacy Benefits


• Vision and dental insurance


• Paid Time off that accrues immediately


• Paid Holidays


• Life insurance


• Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match


• Get access to 50% of your wages before pay day through PayActiv


• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Tuition Assistance


• *Some benefits are based on hours worked