Executive Chef - Community

Otterbein SeniorLife; Leslie Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Paid Time off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Life insurance

Retirement savings with company match

PayActiv access

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking an Executive Chef for a full-time salaried role directing a full-service kitchen and wait staff to provide three meals daily and specialty dining experiences for residents of an Independent Living community.

Responsibilities include coordinating menus, supervising and training kitchen staff, overseeing daily kitchen operations, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and managing inventory and ordering in partnership with the Associate Director of Dining

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Serv-Safe certification required.
• Five+ years of dining/cooking experience, healthcare or restaurant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily menus and recipes and manage multiple tasks.
• Directly supervise and train kitchen personnel with Dining Services leadership.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure top quality food for residents.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist with setup, service, and cleanup of food production.
• Ability to lift 5–20 lbs alone and up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget control

Scheduling flexibility

Stock management

Quality oversight

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

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

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