Executive Chef: Senior Living Kitchen Leader

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) with 3% employer match

Paid PTO & six paid holidays

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead meal production and delivery for residents, guests, and staff. You will supervise kitchen operations, plan menus, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance with HACCP/ServSafe standards.

The role requires 3+ years supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen, deep culinary leadership, and strong budget and inventory management skills. Opportunities include career growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Required degree: high school diploma.
• Preferred degree: Culinary Arts Degree.
• Sanitation certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: 3+ years supervisory as Executive Chef; 7+ years in high-volume kitchens; 5+ years in fine dining leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead food production and delivery following recipes, specs, and portions.
• Oversee kitchen staff, scheduling, training, and performance feedback.
• Ensure HACCP, ServSafe compliance and safety best practices.
• Manage budget, inventory, purchasing, and cost control.

Skills

Culinary leadership

ServSafe

Time management

Budgeting

Staff management

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts Degree

Sanitation certification

Safe Food Handling certification

Tools

Online purchasing systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Covenant Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead meal production and delivery for residents, guests, and staff. You will supervise kitchen operations, plan menus, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance with HACCP/ServSafe standards.

The role requires 3+ years supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen, deep culinary leadership, and strong budget and inventory management skills. Opportunities include career growth and competitive benefits.