Senior Living Executive Chef — Elevate Dining

The Roosevelt at Salt Creek; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

THE ROOSEVELT AT SALT CREEK in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a hospitality-focused Executive Chef to lead full-scope, hands-on production cooking in our Community Culinary Services team. You’ll supervise staff, ensure exceptional food quality, and maintain sanitation standards in a senior living setting.

If you bring 3+ years as a Chef/Kitchen Manager and a hospitality mindset, we’d love to meet you. This role emphasizes warmth, resident engagement, and collaboration with the Director of Food &

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Chef/Kitchen Manager in a food service environment.
• One year of hospitality or senior living/housing industry preferred.
• One year of hospital/healthcare preferred.
• Must hold current state-required sanitation certification/license per state requirements.
• Must possess current and valid driver’s license per state requirements.
• Must possess driving record consistent with Driver Selection Policy.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization in all activities.
• Ensure food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce menu cycles compliant with nutritional criteria and dietary requirements.
• Maintain cooking standards of speed, accuracy and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service and propose improvements.
• Represent the community in a warm, inviting manner to support marketing and occupancy.
• Support the Director of Food & Beverage on management practices.

Skills

Culinary skills

Hospitality focus

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts

Job description

THE ROOSEVELT AT SALT CREEK in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a hospitality-focused Executive Chef to lead full-scope, hands-on production cooking in our Community Culinary Services team. You’ll supervise staff, ensure exceptional food quality, and maintain sanitation standards in a senior living setting.

If you bring 3+ years as a Chef/Kitchen Manager and a hospitality mindset, we’d love to meet you. This role emphasizes warmth, resident engagement, and collaboration with the Director of Food &