Senior Living Executive Chef - Hospitality Leader

The Arlington of Naples; Naples (FL); Sur place; USD 81 000 - 99 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Arlington of Naples is hiring a hospitality-focused Executive Chef to oversee all facets of food production, dietary compliance, and kitchen operations for residents and staff. The role drives quality, safety, and a culture of hospitality in a senior living setting.

Starting salary is $90,000 and will be commensurate with culinary experience. The position requires ServSafe certification, strong leadership, and the ability to manage staff in a fast-paced environment while ensuring resident

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Chef or Kitchen Manager in a food service environment.
• Previous experience in hospitality, senior living, healthcare, or hospital food service settings preferred.
• Current ServSafe® certification and all required state food safety and sanitation certifications/licenses.
• Comprehensive knowledge of menu planning, food preparation and production, food service operations, and applicable health, safety, and regulatory requirements (Health Department, OSHA, etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate kitchen staff and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, perform basic mathematical calculations, communicate effectively in English, and respond to community emergencies as needed.

Responsabilités

• Supervise employees in the Kitchen.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, staff, organize and coordinate the preparation of all meals in all levels of care.
• Plan menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.
• Ensure compliance with Resident dietary restrictions.
• Walk dining room each night to ensure resident satisfaction and feedback.
• Observe workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
• Give instructions to cooking staff in fine points of cooking.
• Cook and carve meats, and prepare dishes.
• Receive and validate all food deliveries against order form.
• Inventory food items monthly.
• Conduct regular Quality Assurance Audits.
• Practice safe and sanitary food handling.
• Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Attend "Food Forum" meetings.
• Monitor budgeted line items and keep variance within targeted range.
• Ensure cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment and areas.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

English communication

Formation

Culinary Arts degree

Outils

ServSafe certification

State food safety certifications

Description du poste

The Arlington of Naples is hiring a hospitality-focused Executive Chef to oversee all facets of food production, dietary compliance, and kitchen operations for residents and staff. The role drives quality, safety, and a culture of hospitality in a senior living setting.

Starting salary is $90,000 and will be commensurate with culinary experience. The position requires ServSafe certification, strong leadership, and the ability to manage staff in a fast-paced environment while ensuring resident