Executive Chef: Leading Senior Living Culinary Experience

Watercrest Senior Living

Winter Park (FL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package
Tuition reimbursement
On-demand pay

Job summary

Watercrest Senior Living in Winter Park, Florida, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead their culinary team. This role requires a skilled leader responsible for managing food cost, upholding service standards, and ensuring a pleasant dining experience for residents and guests.

The ideal candidate has extensive culinary experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for serving seniors. This position comes with a full benefits package including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

  • 2 years as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
  • Strong leadership skills with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in supervising and management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage food costs and uphold menu standards.
  • Leads culinary team to create exceptional meal experiences.
  • Ensure kitchen safety and sanitary standards are met.
  • Participate in recruitment and management of culinary staff.

Skills

Leadership
Effective communication
Culinary skills
Budget management
Customer service
ADP system familiarity

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent
Bachelor Degree preferred
SERV Safe Certification

Job description

Watercrest Senior Living in Winter Park, Florida, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead their culinary team. This role requires a skilled leader responsible for managing food cost, upholding service standards, and ensuring a pleasant dining experience for residents and guests.

The ideal candidate has extensive culinary experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for serving seniors. This position comes with a full benefits package including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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