Executive Chef: High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Evanston, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

Paid time off and holidays

Fitness center access

Job summary

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all aspects of our Evanston kitchen operations. You will supervise cooks and dining staff, plan menus, control costs, and ensure sanitation standards are met according to policy.

The role requires a proven leadership track record in high-volume production, ServSafe certification, and the ability to deliver high-quality meals for residents, guests, and staff, including flexible scheduling for nights,

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• Minimum three years supervisory experience as Executive Chef or equivalent in high-volume restaurant.
• 7+ years experience managing high-volume, fast-paced kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and oversee food production per recipes and standards.
• Plan menus, purchase and order supplies, manage inventory and costs.
• Ensure sanitation and safety compliance (HACCP, ServSafe).
• Lead staff development, training and performance evaluations.
• Direct daily operations of food production and service, including special events.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen management

Time management

Staff communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Inventory management software

Spreadsheet software

Online purchasing systems

Job description

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all aspects of our Evanston kitchen operations. You will supervise cooks and dining staff, plan menus, control costs, and ensure sanitation standards are met according to policy.

The role requires a proven leadership track record in high-volume production, ServSafe certification, and the ability to deliver high-quality meals for residents, guests, and staff, including flexible scheduling for nights,