The Parkwood - Executive Chef

Location: 1 Parkwood, 7800 S Western Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

About the Role

This is a hands-on cooking role (Monday - Friday) with monthly and seasonal menu planning at Sioux Falls' premier, upscale adult living community. The Parkwood offers a friendly and relaxed environment where team members thrive through meaningful work and daily appreciation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prep and planning for daily continental breakfast offerings (Monday-Friday).
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, professional, and upscale Culinary Services program to create and maintain a positive experience for all residents.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain effective staffing and retention plans.
• Provide leadership, training, and development for staff.
• Research, plan, develop, produce, and serve menu cycle programs that are relevant, fresh, inspiring, and well-balanced for residents and guests.
• Develop and meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines.
• Exemplify community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization at all times.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.
• Adhere to all equipment and maintenance guidelines.
• Engage with approved purveyors/vendors through established accounts.
• Promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as an executive chef, chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment (senior living experience is a plus).
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.
• Experience with menu planning, food preparation, and production.
• Able to stay current in health and nutrition trends and diets offered per Policy and Procedure.
• Knowledge of food safety and local/state health department codes.
• Able to meet budgets and control costs.
• Capable of administering employee incentive, retention, and training programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, exciting food, menu planning, production, and culinary skills.
• Must have or be able to attain food handling certifications/state certifications within 6 months of start.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Pay

This role starts at $58,000 to $65,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage.
• 401(k) with immediate matching of up to 4%.
• Generous PTO.