Senior Chef

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO & Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Early Wage Access

More Benefits

Job summary

Aurora on France Assisted Living in Edina, MN is seeking a Senior Chef to ensure meals meet regulations and resident expectations, with duties spanning menu planning, daily prep, and food safety.

This role supports health inspections, oversees kitchen operations, and coordinates events with the Culinary Director, while supervising staff in the director's absence. The position offers day/evening shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation, within Ebenezer-managed care communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in culinary/kitchen supervision.
• Food Protection Manager Certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Supports culinary operations by assisting with health inspections, menu planning, and daily prep task sheets.
• Prepare and cook food items to specified temperatures using standardized recipes.
• Assemble meals and bakery items within time frames and assist events with the Culinary Director.
• Knowledge of IDDSI texturized diets and proper portions.
• Supervise kitchen staff in the supervisor's absence and communicate resident feedback.

Education

Food Protection Manager Certification (ANAB-CFP)

Associate of Arts in Food Service or Vocational/Technical Training

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Chef to join our team at Aurora on France Assisted Living in Edina, MN! This role is responsible for ensuring that meals are prepared and presented in accordance with applicable regulations and customer expectations.

This nutrition services schedule includes;

• 80 hours per two weeks
• Day/Evening shift; 6:30 AM - 2 PM or 11AM - 7:30PM
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Aurora on France is an innovative senior living community attached to Fairview Southdale Hospital in the heart of Edina, MN. Located conveniently near Hwy. 62 and France Ave. and is on a bus line. Aurora offers a full continuum of care including Transitional Care, Enhanced Care and Assisted Living/Memory Care. Managed by Ebenezer, we offer employees many benefits, breathtaking walking paths for your breaks, and opportunities for growth both in the TCU and Assisted Living.

Responsibilities

• Supports key culinary operations by assisting with health inspections, menu planning, and the creation of daily prep task sheets.
• Prepare and cook food items to specified temperatures, following standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality, nutritional value, and proper portioning. Weigh and measure ingredients per standardized recipes.
• Assemble meals and bakery items within designated time frames, complete daily preparation tasks accurately, and assist and coordinates special events with the Culinary Director.
• Proper knowledge and preparation of texturized diets utilizing International Dysphagia Diet Standardization (IDDSI) standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to supervise kitchen staff, manage daily operations and customer service in the supervisor’s absence, and effectively communicate resident and guest feedback on meal and service quality.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the Culinary Director’s absence by supervising staff, ensuring service standards, coaching team members, managing customer feedback, and handling scheduling (call‑ins), evaluations, and order verification.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year
• Food Protection Manager Certification Issued by an ANAB‑CFP accredited food sanitation program within 90 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Arts In Food Service or Vocational/Technical Training
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). Must be issued by State of MN for locations in state of MN

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• life insurance
• short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement
• early access to earned wages
• more!

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status