Executive Chef — Scratch‑Cooked Dining for Senior Living

A Hiring Company; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

403(b) with discretionary employer match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A senior living community in Minnesota is looking for an Executive Chef to enhance dining experiences for residents. You will be responsible for high-quality, scratch cooking, menu development, and managing kitchen staff while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a culinary degree and 2+ years of chef experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $56,000-65,000/year, with a supportive team culture and beneficial perks like medical and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a chef.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Willingness to obtain food safety certification within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food-service regulations and best practices.
• Plan and execute departmental goals and budgets.
• Develop menus and order supplies.
• Promote scratch cooking with fresh ingredients.
• Train and motivate culinary staff.

Skills

Certified Food Protection Manager certification

Culinary skills

Team collaboration

Menu development

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in culinary arts

Job description

A senior living community in Minnesota is looking for an Executive Chef to enhance dining experiences for residents. You will be responsible for high-quality, scratch cooking, menu development, and managing kitchen staff while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a culinary degree and 2+ years of chef experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $56,000-65,000/year, with a supportive team culture and beneficial perks like medical and disability insurance.