Chef

About the role

This opportunity will allow you to positively impact the quality of life for over 700 seniors and their families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement the culinary program for our residents
• Specialize in assisted living and memory care
• Create a culinary experience for our residents that engages all five senses in the most pleasant ways to nourish both the body and the soul
• Motivated by service, organized and detail-oriented, with a positive and self-motivated attitude
• Engage with seniors, individually and in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels
• Manage the environment during stressful situations with a calm demeanor
• Adapt/respond quickly to the needs and preferences of our residents
• Build, motivate, and manage teams of people with leadership capability

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• A combination of education and experience that supports Executive Chef status
• Current negative TB test
• Knowledgeable in, or can quickly learn, various regulatory standards for the kitchen
• Willingness to learn how to work in a healthcare/assisted living environment
• ServeSafe certified or able to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Ability to pass criminal record/background check
• Good time management skills

Qualifications

• Passionate about food creation
• Experience overseeing the production and delivery of a culinary program
• Experiences where you have served seniors or other vulnerable populations
• Prior volunteer work or other work with vulnerable groups of people
• Leadership roles in the culinary profession

Skills

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individually and in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels
• Exceptional culinary skills that demonstrate innovation, creativity, and thoughtfulness
• Advanced safety awareness in work habits and the ability to promote a safe work environment in the kitchen
• Menu creation skills that incorporate both proper nutrition and good diversity combined with creative flair
• Awareness of food safety, infection control, and cleanliness standards
• Expert skills with varied cooking techniques and the desire to teach and train others these skills
• Calm demeanor in times of pressure
• Business acumen to manage culinary labor, purchasing and procurement, and equipment maintenance
• Team player with ability to develop strong working relationships along with customer service focus

Benefits

We offer a good benefits package, the ability to be heard, have your opinions count, and the opportunity to innovate. Our compensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing, tenure and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration. The starting hourly wage range for this position is $28.00 to $35.00 per hour.

Pay

The starting hourly wage range for this position is $28.00 to $35.00 per hour.

Schedule

This position is fulltime.