Executive Chef - High-Volume Culinary Leader

Covenant Living of Colorado; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO & six paid holidays

403(b) with 3% employer match

Fitness center use

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking a seasoned Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for high-volume food production and service. You will supervise cooks and dining staff, plan menus, manage purchasing and inventory, and ensure adherence to sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership and culinary expertise in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining quality, controlling costs, and training staff to meet corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma and culinary education preferred.
• Sanitation and food safety certifications required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Experience coordinating high-volume, fast-paced kitchen operations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff in food production and service following recipes, standards, and portions.
• Plan menus, order food and equipment, manage inventory and costs to meet budgets.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance (HACCP, ServSafe).
• Provide training and performance feedback to culinary staff.

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts Degree

Sanitation certification

Safe Food Handling certification

Job description

Covenant Living is seeking a seasoned Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for high-volume food production and service. You will supervise cooks and dining staff, plan menus, manage purchasing and inventory, and ensure adherence to sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership and culinary expertise in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining quality, controlling costs, and training staff to meet corporate policies and regulatory requirements.