Zen-Inspired Executive Chef for Mindful Senior Living

Kendal at Lexington; Healdsburg (CA); Sur place; USD 104 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive Benefits

403(b) Retirement

Paid Time Off

Healthy Meals

Résumé du poste

Enso Village in Healdsburg, California is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program in alignment with Enso’s mindfulness and quality standards. You will manage daily kitchen operations, ensure menu execution, supervise staff, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the Director of Nourishment, you will translate strategic goals into exceptional dining experiences for residents, staff, and guests while fostering a safe, efficient kitchen culture and

Qualifications

• Culinary degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in fine dining, hospitality, or senior living culinary management.
• Strong understanding of RCFE dietary and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and maintain quality under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and culinary management software.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsabilités

• Oversees daily food preparation, cooking, and presentation in all dining venues.
• Implements menus and recipes with the Director, ensuring nutritional balance and resident satisfaction.
• Maintains compliance with DSS Title 22, CDPH, and HACCP standards in all food handling and preparation.
• Oversees proper portion control, food temperatures, and plating standards.
• Conducts daily inspections of kitchen and storage areas to ensure cleanliness and organization.
• Supervises kitchen staff, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff and other support personnel.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide constructive feedback to promote growth and development.
• Promotes teamwork between culinary, dining room, and resident services teams.
• Partners closely with the Director to ensure staffing levels, scheduling, and performance standards meet operational goals.
• Provides leadership and mentorship to sous chefs, cooks, and kitchen support staff.
• Acts as Manager on Duty as assigned.

Connaissances

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Menu development

Quality control

Food safety

Formation

Culinary degree

Leadership experience

Outils

Microsoft Office 365

Culinary management software

Description du poste

Enso Village in Healdsburg, California is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program in alignment with Enso’s mindfulness and quality standards. You will manage daily kitchen operations, ensure menu execution, supervise staff, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the Director of Nourishment, you will translate strategic goals into exceptional dining experiences for residents, staff, and guests while fostering a safe, efficient kitchen culture and