Senior Living Executive Chef – Dining Experience Leader

WELLQUEST LIVING LLC; Minden (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WELLQUEST LIVING LLC in Minden, NV invites an experienced Executive Chef to lead the Culinary Department at Valage. You will oversee food preparation, dining services, menu execution, sanitation, inventory and purchasing, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.

The role requires planning menus, coordinating with clinical staff on therapeutic diets, maintaining safety standards, and building a hospitality-focused dining experience.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership experience in assisted living or healthcare dining.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead, train, schedule, and develop culinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Culinary Department.
• Plan, prepare, and present meals meeting quality and dietary requirements.
• Coordinate food preparation for events and resident activities.
• Maintain sanitation, inventory, and production schedules.
• Lead staff recruitment, training, and performance management.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts / hospitality education (preferred)

Job description

WELLQUEST LIVING LLC in Minden, NV invites an experienced Executive Chef to lead the Culinary Department at Valage. You will oversee food preparation, dining services, menu execution, sanitation, inventory and purchasing, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.

The role requires planning menus, coordinating with clinical staff on therapeutic diets, maintaining safety standards, and building a hospitality-focused dining experience.