Executive Chef/ Food Production Manager
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Chef Manager / Food Production Manager to lead culinary operations in a premier healthcare or senior living environment. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who blends scratch cooking, operational discipline, and people leadership, and who understands the unique balance between hospitality, clinical needs, and financial accountability. Whether supporting a luxury Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or a hospital/treatment facility, this leader will be responsible for delivering exceptional food quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing a high-performing kitchen team.
Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience preferred
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, senior living, hotel, or high-volume hospitality environments
- Strong background in scratch cooking, batch production, and menu execution
- Experience with therapeutic diets, modified textures, or clinical nutrition coordination strongly preferred
- Proven ability to manage labor, food costs, and operational metrics
- ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team-building skills
- Comfortable working in regulated environments with high expectations for consistency and compliance
Responsibilities
- Lead daily food production and culinary operations, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and service
- Plan and execute menus that balance nutrition, therapeutic requirements, resident/patient satisfaction, and cost controls
- Supervise, train, and mentor culinary and production staff; build a culture of accountability and pride
- Ensure compliance with all applicable health department, sanitation, HACCP, and regulatory standards
- Manage food and labor budgets; monitor productivity, purchasing, inventory, and waste reduction
- Collaborate with clinical, nursing, hospitality, and leadership teams to support patient/resident needs
- Oversee special events, catering, and elevated dining experiences when applicable
- Maintain kitchen systems, equipment standards, and safety protocols
- Act as a visible, hands-on leader who sets the tone for professionalism and excellence
Benefits
- Competitive salary in the $70,000–$80,000 range
- Stable, mission-driven work environment
- Opportunity to lead a respected culinary program with room for creativity and growth
- Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on patient and resident well-being through food
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
