Lead Chef — Senior Living Kitchen Leader

Cogir Senior Living; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training & growth

Health, dental, vision & life

Paid vacation & holidays

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Scottsdale, AZ, oversees a network of senior living communities nationwide and seeks a Lead Chef for the community's restaurant in San Diego. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage meal preparation, purchasing, cost control, sanitation, safety, and staff training, delivering high-quality meals to residents daily.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of full-service kitchen experience, supervisory background, a high school diploma, and Serve Safe certification; culinary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary education is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
• Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certificate).

Responsibilities

• Run the department efficiently and effectively within budget.
• Ensure resident satisfaction through a top-notch dining experience.
• Direct and manage all back- and front-of-the-house staff.
• Maintain all departmental documentation according to state and federal regulations.
• Assist in the planning and execution of all menus and meal preparation, department and family events, and catering functions.
• Order, monitor, and maintain inventory of food, alcohol, supplies, and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely purchasing as needed.
• Assist in the recruitment efforts for the department, including interviewing, hiring, and training staff.
• Cover shifts resulting from call-offs.
• Coordinate and manage kitchen staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage, efficient operations, and appropriate staffing levels.
• Prepare and cook meals following established menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

From-scratch cooking

Menu planning

Dietary restrictions

Kitchen safety

Large-batch cooking

Knife handling

Staff training

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary education

Serve Safe Manager

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Scottsdale, AZ, oversees a network of senior living communities nationwide and seeks a Lead Chef for the community's restaurant in San Diego. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage meal preparation, purchasing, cost control, sanitation, safety, and staff training, delivering high-quality meals to residents daily.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of full-service kitchen experience, supervisory background, a high school diploma, and Serve Safe certification; culinary