Executive Chef - Culinary Experience Lead for Senior Living

Cogir USA; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Director of Culinary Experience (Executive Chef) to oversee dining services across our community. You will manage food procurement, menu development, budgeting, staffing, training, and regulatory compliance to deliver exceptional resident dining experiences.

Applicants should have 5+ years in food preparation and 3+ years of progressive management as an Executive Chef, with Serve Safe certification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in food preparation and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations and staffing of the community kitchen and dining venues.
• Manages culinary services staff, scheduling, hiring, performance reviews, and corrective action.
• Plans menus and executes meal preparation and events.
• Maintains inventory control of food, beverages, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensures food is prepared, stored and served per health codes and company standards.
• Manages monthly/annual budgets for culinary services and documents spending.
• Collaborates with residents to plan recipes within monthly budgets.
• Ensures resident and family satisfaction is maintained.
• Plans and executes special events and themed meals.

Skills

Executive Chef

Staff management

Menu development

Budgeting

Event planning

Food safety

Communication

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary education (preferred)

Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler)

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Director of Culinary Experience (Executive Chef) to oversee dining services across our community. You will manage food procurement, menu development, budgeting, staffing, training, and regulatory compliance to deliver exceptional resident dining experiences.

Applicants should have 5+ years in food preparation and 3+ years of progressive management as an Executive Chef, with Serve Safe certification.