Executive Chef | Senior Living Kitchen Leader

Hawthorn Senior Living; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorn Senior Living in McKinney, TX seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, producing three meals daily from scratch for residents. You will manage staff, uphold budget, ensure safety, and collaborate with regional leadership to meet Hawthorn standards.

The role requires a Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent experience, ServSafe/HACCP certification, and strong leadership and communication. Prior management experience is preferred in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Culinary Arts Degree or a minimum of five years quality, high-volume cooking.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Certified in Serv-Safe/HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all Community meals from scratch three times daily, seven days a week.
• Hire, train, manage, motivate, and discipline kitchen staff to ensure a strong team.
• Maintain food and labor budgets, inventory, and cost controls.
• Ensure staff follow safe food handling practices and HACCP or provincial equivalents.
• Collaborate with Regional Chef to uphold Hawthorn standards of cleanliness and quality.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Leadership

Communication

Food safety HACCP

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

Hawthorn Senior Living in McKinney, TX seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, producing three meals daily from scratch for residents. You will manage staff, uphold budget, ensure safety, and collaborate with regional leadership to meet Hawthorn standards.

The role requires a Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent experience, ServSafe/HACCP certification, and strong leadership and communication. Prior management experience is preferred in a fast-paced environment.