Executive Chef - Senior Living Dining Leader

Otterbein SeniorLife; Pemberville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life insurance

401(k) or 403(b) with company match

PayActiv access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife seeks an Executive Chef to lead a full-time, salaried kitchen and dining team in an independent living community. You’ll direct cooks and wait staff, manage inventory and food production, and ensure top-quality meals for residents.

Strong supervisory and budgeting skills are essential, along with a Serv-Safe certification and the ability to pass required screenings. The role requires five+ years in dining and cooking, preferably in healthcare, with flexibility in scheduling

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in dining and cooking, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Serv-Safe certification and ability to pass required checks.
• Experience with budget control and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily menus and recipes and manage multiple tasks.
• Supervise kitchen personnel and training for culinary activities.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure high quality food.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist with setup, service, and cleanup of food production.
• Able to lift 5-20 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Skills

Budget control

Stock management

Supervisory skills

Flexibility with schedule

Enjoy working with seniors

Physical, background check, drug test

Education

High School diploma or GED

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Otterbein SeniorLife seeks an Executive Chef to lead a full-time, salaried kitchen and dining team in an independent living community. You’ll direct cooks and wait staff, manage inventory and food production, and ensure top-quality meals for residents.

Strong supervisory and budgeting skills are essential, along with a Serv-Safe certification and the ability to pass required screenings. The role requires five+ years in dining and cooking, preferably in healthcare, with flexibility in scheduling