Executive Chef - Nutrition‑Driven Dining Leader

Friendly-Senior-Living; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendly-Senior-Living in Rochester, NY seeks an Executive Chef to direct all culinary operations, balance budget constraints, and ensure compliance with dietary and food safety regulations. The role oversees dining staff, menus, purchasing, training, and record keeping while delivering high quality meals for residents, staff, and guests.

You will partner with clinical dietitians and leadership to maintain food quality, safety standards, and resident satisfaction, while aligning with the

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Culinary Arts or Food and Beverage Management.
• Minimum of 5 years culinary or production experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; basic math skills.
• ServSafe and/or County Sanitation certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop recipes and portion specifications, plan menus within budget.
• Oversee purchasing, staff training, and record keeping.
• Direct food preparation, service, and sanitation; HACCP compliance.
• Collaborate with Dietitians to meet dietary requirements and quality standards.
• Support achievement of financial goals and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Basic math skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or Food and Beverage Management

Tools

ServSafe certification

County Sanitation certification

Job description

Friendly-Senior-Living in Rochester, NY seeks an Executive Chef to direct all culinary operations, balance budget constraints, and ensure compliance with dietary and food safety regulations. The role oversees dining staff, menus, purchasing, training, and record keeping while delivering high quality meals for residents, staff, and guests.

You will partner with clinical dietitians and leadership to maintain food quality, safety standards, and resident satisfaction, while aligning with the