Executive Chef - Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Care Dining

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) & holidays

403(b) with employer match

Fitness center access

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services on Mercer Island, WA seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for residents, guests, and staff. You will oversee menu planning, production, safety standards, and budgeting while mentoring a culinary team to deliver high-quality meals.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring HACCP/compliance, maintaining sanitation, and managing inventory and procurement.

Qualifications

• Required High school diploma; Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent in a high-volume kitchen.
• 7+ years experience managing high-volume, fast-paced commercial kitchens.
• 5+ years experience cooking in a fine dining environment; culinary leadership preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or obtainable within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations following standard recipes, menu planning, and portion sizes.
• Oversee daily food production, purchasing, inventory and equipment to meet goals.
• Train and supervise culinary staff; ensure ServSafe certifications and staff development.
• Ensure HACCP, sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance across the kitchen and dining areas.
• Manage budget, control labor and materials costs, and set operating standards.
• Prepare meals for residents, guests, and special occasions with high quality and consistency.

Skills

Executive Chef

Supervisory Experience

Menu Planning

Budgeting

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Staff Training

Culinary Leadership

Time Management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

POS systems

Spreadsheet software

Inventory management software

Purchasing software

Job description

Covenant Living Communities and Services on Mercer Island, WA seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for residents, guests, and staff. You will oversee menu planning, production, safety standards, and budgeting while mentoring a culinary team to deliver high-quality meals.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring HACCP/compliance, maintaining sanitation, and managing inventory and procurement.