Executive Chef - Innovative Senior Living Menus & Team Lead

Brookdale Senior Living; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality meals for residents. You will coordinate menus, maintain sanitation standards, and train culinary teams to deliver consistent, excellent service.

The role emphasizes health compliance, recipe development, budget awareness, and staff development in a senior living environment. On-site position with comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent from two year college or technical school.
• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ServSafe Certified. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the kitchen and ensures the highest quality food products.
• Directly supervises and trains kitchen personnel on all related culinary activities.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation

Cooking skills

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent

Job description

Brookdale Senior Living is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality meals for residents. You will coordinate menus, maintain sanitation standards, and train culinary teams to deliver consistent, excellent service.

The role emphasizes health compliance, recipe development, budget awareness, and staff development in a senior living environment. On-site position with comprehensive benefits available.