Executive Chef — Lead Kitchen & Dining Services

Otterbein SeniorLife; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife in Jackson, MI is seeking an Executive Chef for a full-time, salaried role overseeing a full-service kitchen and dining team. You will manage back-of-house staff, menus, and inventory, ensuring high-quality meals for an Independent Living community.

The role emphasizes leadership of cooks and wait staff, food production oversight, sanitation, and safety, with a focus on meeting residents' dining needs daily.

Qualifications

• Experience with budget control and stock management.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Flexibility with schedule and hours.
• Must enjoy working with the senior population.
• Must pass a physical, background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the daily menus and recipes and managing multiple job tasks
• Directly supervising and training kitchen personnel on all related culinary activities in conjunction with Director of Food and Beverage Department
• Overseeing daily operation of the kitchen and ensures the highest quality food products for an Independent Living community
• Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards
• Assisting with set-up, service, and clean-up of food production
• Ability to lift 5-20 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance

Skills

Budget control

Supervisory skills

Flexible schedule

Senior population care

Background check & drug test

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Otterbein SeniorLife in Jackson, MI is seeking an Executive Chef for a full-time, salaried role overseeing a full-service kitchen and dining team. You will manage back-of-house staff, menus, and inventory, ensuring high-quality meals for an Independent Living community.

The role emphasizes leadership of cooks and wait staff, food production oversight, sanitation, and safety, with a focus on meeting residents' dining needs daily.