Senior Living Executive Chef for Memory Care

Ovation in; Washington (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Supplemental Insurance Options

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Ovation by Avamere in Washington, UT seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. You will design menus, manage staff, oversee budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance to deliver nutritious, appealing dining experiences tailored to residents' needs.

The role requires 3–5 years in culinary management, a culinary degree or equivalent, and ServSafe.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years culinary management experience, preferably in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare.
• Culinary degree from an accredited institution or equivalent extensive experience; ServSafe Manager certification.
• CDM or CFPP preferred; knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Strong knife skills, large-batch cooking, recipe standardization, and menu planning.
• HIPAA confidentiality awareness and high resident care ethics.

Responsibilities

• Create rotating, seasonal menus for independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents.
• Ensure meals meet dietary guidelines and state regulatory requirements.
• Adapt menus for residents with Alzheimer’s/dementia; use visual cues and adaptive dining options.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor culinary staff; conduct ongoing training.
• Lead food committees and resident council meetings; adjust menus based on feedback.
• Manage food and supply costs within budget; oversee ordering and inventory.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, storage, and equipment per ServSafe and health codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu planning

Staff training

Budgeting

Dietary/nutrition knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Food safety (ServSafe)

HIPAA confidentiality

Empathy for memory care

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Ovation by Avamere in Washington, UT seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. You will design menus, manage staff, oversee budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance to deliver nutritious, appealing dining experiences tailored to residents' needs.

The role requires 3–5 years in culinary management, a culinary degree or equivalent, and ServSafe.