Executive Chef - Lead Menus & Elevate Senior Living

Brookdale Senior Living in; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operations for our senior living community, overseeing meal preparation, menu planning, sanitation, and staff development to deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents.

The role emphasizes creating nutritious, appealing menus, managing food costs, and maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and safety while supporting a compassionate, resident-centered dining environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years related kitchen experience.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Strong leadership and sanitation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and supervise staff.
• Ensure breakfast, lunch and dinner meet quality standards.
• Plan menus, select recipes, and coordinate prep.
• Maintain inventory and budgeted food costs.
• Hire, train, schedule, and discipline kitchen staff.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation knowledge

Menu planning

Culinary operations

Food safety

Training staff

Communication

Education

Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from two year college or technical school

2–4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

ServSafe Certified

Job description

Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operations for our senior living community, overseeing meal preparation, menu planning, sanitation, and staff development to deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents.

The role emphasizes creating nutritious, appealing menus, managing food costs, and maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and safety while supporting a compassionate, resident-centered dining environment.