Senior Living Executive Chef — Lead Dining & Menu Innovation

The Aspenwood Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a 4% safe harbor match

Discounted pricing on purchases

Floating holiday

PTO that rolls over

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare options

Financial hardship programs

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout Option

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company seeks an experienced culinary leader to supervise kitchen and dining staff in a senior living setting. You will manage scheduling, culinary standards, and staff development to ensure top-tier dining for residents, employees, and guests.

Responsibilities include recipe development, cost control, safety and sanitation, and collaboration with the Director of Dining Services on meals and events. Minimum qualifications include a culinary degree or 5+ years as a chef.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or culinary degree or 5+ years related experience.
• 5+ years as a Chef.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen and dining staff.
• Develop staff schedules and staffing plans.
• Implement standard recipes and monitor food costs.
• Maintain quality standards through QA audits.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and accident prevention.
• Consult with the Director of Dining Services about food production for all meals and special events being planned.
• Conduct regular quality assurance audits.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Customer service

Food safety

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Associate degree

Culinary degree

5+ years related experience

Job description

The Aspenwood Company seeks an experienced culinary leader to supervise kitchen and dining staff in a senior living setting. You will manage scheduling, culinary standards, and staff development to ensure top-tier dining for residents, employees, and guests.

Responsibilities include recipe development, cost control, safety and sanitation, and collaboration with the Director of Dining Services on meals and events. Minimum qualifications include a culinary degree or 5+ years as a chef.