Executive Chef -Lakeshore

American House Senior Living Communities•St. Clair Shores, MI

About The Position

American House Senior Living Communities is seeking an Executive Chef to provide Residents and Guests with innovative, nutritious, restaurant-quality culinary experiences. This full-service chef participates in the daily operation of the kitchen and dining room, including meal preparation and cooking, staff management, and maintaining a satisfying dining experience. The role also involves building relationships with Residents, their families, and culinary staff. Salary is negotiable. All Executive Chefs must obtain and maintain Serve Safe Certification.

Requirements

Excellent culinary skills and the ability to execute a variety of menu items.
Proven success managing multiple dining experiences on the same campus.
2–5 years of experience in dietary or food services.
1–2 years of experience managing, training, and scheduling culinary staff.
1–2 years of experience managing kitchen budgets.
Interpersonal relationship skills.
Problem-solving and logic skills.
Excellent communication skills and compassion for older adults.
Must obtain and maintain Serve Safe Certification.

Responsibilities

Provide Residents with restaurant-quality meals and desserts.
Create and maintain a superior dining experience.
Participate in preparing and cooking Residents’ meals.
Manage dietary operations to meet monthly food, supply, and wage budgets.
Schedule and post culinary staff assignments, ensuring adequate staffing while maintaining staffing guidelines.
Maintain proper and hygienic food-handling techniques and sanitation requirements for the food-service area and personnel.
Interact with Residents during meals and assess their satisfaction.
Work with Corporate Recruiters to source, interview, and hire qualified culinary staff.
Provide culinary staff with orientation, training, and a good working environment.
Coordinate food and supply setup for special events with the building Executive Director, Sales Director, and Lifestyle Director.
Oversee proper use and maintenance of culinary equipment and report equipment requiring repair or service.
Verify that staff wear proper uniforms daily.
Carry out required emergency procedures during the shift.
Conduct welcome orientations with new Residents.
Participate in prospective Resident visits.
Maintain regulatory compliance where applicable.
Use software applications, programs, and tools used by American House for Executive Chefs.
Know the information in the employee handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Food and Beverage Director.