Executive Chef – Fine Dining for Senior Living

Ultipro; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Access

Health insurance

401(k)

Vision and dental insurance

Free wellness center membership

Scholarship Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Educational Discounts: Purdue Global

Leadership training

Referral Bonus

Recognition programs

Supportive work culture

Job summary

WesleyLife's Park Centre in Newton, IA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, create menus, and ensure exceptional dining experiences for residents and guests. The role requires a minimum of five years in fine dining, with preferred culinary education; you will manage purchases, production sheets, scheduling, and large-function banquet planning.

Join a mission-driven team at a vibrant campus focused on wellness, growth, and community, with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years cooking experience in a fine dining setting.
• Culinary education preferred, or a combination of education and fine dining experience.
• Experience with menu creation, purchasing, cost control, and large function banquet production.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal service and determine amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus.
• Lead and collaborate with the CDM for all activities and divisional operational opportunities and problems.
• Responsible for creating, planning, and execution of all catered and other special functions.
• Responsible for the creation of all food purchases, production sheets, scheduling, and other related material.
• Monitor food quality and quantity and take corrective action to ensure food and service standards are maintained in a timely manner.
• Follows infection control techniques in all work and practices. Utilizes sanitary work practices while handling food and for department maintenance.
• Responsible for waste control of resources (food, supplies, equipment and utilities) to avoid over and under production, preparation, waste and improper care and utilization of leftovers.

Skills

Fine dining

Menu creation

Purchasing

Cost control

Banquet production

Education

Culinary education

Job description

WesleyLife's Park Centre in Newton, IA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, create menus, and ensure exceptional dining experiences for residents and guests. The role requires a minimum of five years in fine dining, with preferred culinary education; you will manage purchases, production sheets, scheduling, and large-function banquet planning.

Join a mission-driven team at a vibrant campus focused on wellness, growth, and community, with comprehensive benefits and