Executive Chef - Community

Otterbein SeniorLife; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Retirement plan (401(k)/403(b) with会社匹

PayActiv access

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition assistance

Pharmacy benefits

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife in Missouri is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a full-service kitchen and dining staff, directing meal service for three daily meals and specialty dining experiences in an Independent Living community.

This salaried role oversees back-of-house operations, budgeting, inventory, and quality control, working closely with the Associate Director of Dining Services to ensure efficient, high-quality food production and safe, sanitary practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years in dining and cooking, preferably healthcare or restaurant setting.
• Serv-Safe certification.
• Experience with budget control and stock management.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Must enjoy working with the senior population.
• Must be able to pass a physical, background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily menus and recipes and manage multiple tasks.
• Directly supervise and train kitchen personnel in conjunction with the Director of Food and Beverage Department.
• Oversee daily operation of the kitchen and ensure highest quality food for an Independent Living community.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist with setup, service, and cleanup of food production.
• Ability to lift 5-20 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Skills

Budget management

Supervisory skills

Flexible schedule

Enjoy working with seniors

Background check / drug test

Education

High School diploma or GED

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