Executive Chef / Culinary Services Director

Benchmark Senior Living • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Benchmark Senior Living invites you to explore career opportunities that embrace your talents and aspirations! Benchmark is a senior living leader in the Northeast, providing a comprehensive range of options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Mind and Memory Care, as well as respite care. We're excited to grow and bring our brand and services to residents of Virginia, Washington DC and the surrounding area, with our modern, 10-story, 116 unit Assisted Living & Memory Care community, Benchmark at Alexandria. We are looking for an experienced Executive Chef to join our team in enhancing the lives of seniors by providing an elevated dining experience. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of food preparation, service quality, and kitchen operations while ensuring that we meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. You will be working in a hospitality model kitchen, cooking, serving, and interacting with residents of our assisted living care facility. We expect this individual to be on the line, helping your cooks prepare and serve food at least 2 shifts per week.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar high-volume culinary role
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Primarily a standing position, required to stand in one place for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of food service professionals to prepare quality meals for residents
• Completing daily administrative reports
• Ensuring compliance with state, federal and local regulations as well as Benchmark's S&P's
• Reporting all accidents and incidents to Executive Director
• Assuring that planned menus are followed in accordance with established dietary guidelines
• Maintaining cleanliness of all work areas
• Inspecting food storage rooms, utility janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep, supply, and infection control
• Reviewing all temperature documentation of freezers, refrigerators, etc. for proper temperatures
• Addressing resident concerns or any problems with service immediately
• Managing department budget and maintaining adequate financial records and cost reports
• Conducting monthly food advisory board meetings with residents and keeping minutes
• Working minimum one weekend day every work week

Benefits

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
• Discounted Meal Program
• Associate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits; no enrollment waiting period
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees