Executive Chef - Senior Living/ Assisted Living

LeaderStat; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Senior Living sector is seeking an Executive Chef in Santa Cruz, CA. This role involves leading kitchen operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with dietary regulations while serving appealing meals. A competitive salary package and generous benefits await the right candidate committed to excellence in food service.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K with Company Match

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in Senior Living industry desired.
• Knowledge of HACCP requirements essential.
• Ability to prepare visually appealing meals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor kitchen staff and build community relationships.
• Oversee kitchen staffing, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Develop and approve menus based on resident dietary needs.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Budget Management

Adaptability to Dietary Restrictions

Team Development

Education

Chef Certification

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Executive Chef - Senior Living/ Assisted Living

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Professional Executive Chef sought for funky and charming Senior Living property just a few blocks away from the beach in the Santa Cruz area of northern California.

Ideal opportunity for an experienced chef leader who knows creative methods to follow dietary restrictions while still serving mouth-watering meals that appeal to the eyes as well as the stomach. Experience in the Senior Living industry highly desired.

Executive Chef Responsibilities

• You'll lead and mentor a team
• You'll be the face of the dining program meeting and building relationships with the community's residents
• You will also oversee kitchen staffing, handle budget control and manage inventory for the community dining program
• Menus will be yours to develop, prepare and approve, keeping resident needs and dietary restrictions in mind
• You will keep an eye out for talent in your team and encourage their development and career growth
• Have a full understanding of HACCP requirements
• Be able to earn ServSafe certification
• Reports are also a part of the process, and so computer savvy and reliability are essential to ensure that management understands your department's progress.
  
  

Company/ Community Highlights

• You'll earn stable pay in the $85-90K range, with the top end being reserved for those with stable tenure in prior jobs and a track record of success
• Your benefits will be generous and will include Health/ Dental/ Vision insurance, 401K with company match, long term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation time/ plus sick time and holidays, and even Tuition Reimbursement - *The above pay package is an estimate, please contact our team to put together your personalized pay package, as a variety of factors can influence your total pay.*
• You'll be joining a well renowned provider of senior living that offers a secure home for seniors and opportunities for you to further your career growth within the organization
• The team you join is one with long-term tenure and positive attitude
  
  

If you are seeing yourself in this job description, don't hesitate! APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration!

If you have questions, reach out to Michelle Koch, Sr. Executive Search Consultant at LeaderStat at 480-769-7871 or [e-mail].

LeaderStat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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