Executive Chef

Quail Park • Lynnwood, WA

3d • $80,168 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Quail Park of Lynnwood currently has an opening for an Executive Chef on our Signature Dining Team. Our team manages the entire dining experience of our seniors ensuring that meals are presented in a clean and attractive manner and that residents, both new and old, feel welcome.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years food service experience with progressively increasing responsibility, with at least 1-year supervisory experience
• Must be able to perform physical duties of position with or without reasonable accommodate including standing for 2-3 hours at a time and occasionally lifting 25-50lbs.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to effectively communicate with residents, guests, staff, and vendors
• Proficiency in basic computer skills
• Must meet all health-related and/or food-handling requirements pertaining to local and state regulatory agencies
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler’s credentials

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in either hotel, restaurant, or senior living setting preferred
• Completion of certified culinary arts training preferred
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement menus that include variety, interest and appeal while also meeting the nutritional needs of the senior population
• Demonstrated understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations

Responsibilities

• Support Director of Signature Dining in creating and monitoring kitchen team member schedules and creates daily assignments to ensure efficient and effective meal preparation, service, and clean-up
• Support Director of Signature Dining with maintaining department within budgetary guidelines
• Support Director of Signature Dining in ordering, monitoring, and maintaining adequate inventory of food, kitchen, and dining supplies and equipment.
• Maintain knowledge base of current OSHA, and local and state regulatory agency guidelines and ensures that kitchen and food service program maintain regulatory compliance
• Responsible for training and directing all kitchen team members during shift
• When necessary, fill in for Director of Signature Dining or Dining Room Manager
• Assist Dining Room Manager with direction of serving staff as needed
• Assists with cleaning duties as required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
• Retirement Plan Contribution Match
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Team Member Meals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed