Senior Living Chef & Kitchen Leader — Craft Memorable Menus

Western States Lodging and Management; Bountiful (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Hotel discounts

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA options

PTO and Vacation

Job summary

Legacy House of Bountiful in Utah seeks an experienced Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor culinary staff, and help design menus that delight residents. You will ensure meals meet quality, nutrition, and safety standards while supporting a culture of teamwork and service excellence.

You will own food preparation, oversee special diets, and coordinate production across meal periods to deliver consistent, appetizing experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary arts program preferred.
• 3–5 years in professional kitchen.
• 1–2 years of culinary leadership/supervision experience preferred.
• Senior living/healthcare/food-service experience is a plus.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit as required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and preparation methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals using standardized recipes with consistent taste, appearance, portioning, and presentation.
• Own food preparation and daily kitchen responsibilities with increased efficiency.
• Assist culinary leadership with menu planning and development, including new dishes and resident-focused options.
• Ensure menus meet resident preferences, nutritional needs, and dietary restrictions.
• Oversee meal preparation, including modified diets as directed.
• Monitor production for quality, temperature, and appearance; coordinate service timings.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts program preferred

Job description

Legacy House of Bountiful in Utah seeks an experienced Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor culinary staff, and help design menus that delight residents. You will ensure meals meet quality, nutrition, and safety standards while supporting a culture of teamwork and service excellence.

You will own food preparation, oversee special diets, and coordinate production across meal periods to deliver consistent, appetizing experiences for residents.