Full-time Executive Chef
About The Position
Immanuel Communities is seeking an Executive Chef to work at The Landing, located at 3500 Faulkner Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516. The Landing has 90 independent living, 34 assisted living and 14 memory support apartment homes. The Executive Chef generally works a schedule of 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; however, as the leader of the culinary program, this position requires the flexibility to adjust hours as needed to support operational demands, team coverage, and resident dining experiences. This may include occasional early morning shifts (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) and other schedule variations. Pay will be based upon experience, certifications, skills and education.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or trade/ vocational school degree in Culinary Arts is required.
- Three (3) years of experience as a chef is required.
- One (1) year of managerial experience is required.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Executive chef experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of our culinary program, creating exceptional dining experiences that delight residents while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service.
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including menu development, food purchasing and inventory management, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, training, and team development.
- Design creative and engaging dining offerings, including daily featured selections, monthly fine-dining menus, holiday meals, and a monthly five-course tasting experience.
- Ensure excellence in food preparation, presentation, portion control, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with dining room leadership and other departments to deliver a seamless resident experience.
- Build, develop, and retain a high-performing culinary team.
- Foster a positive and accountable culture.
- Inspire team members to consistently exceed resident expectations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment
- Floating Holidays
- Paid Holidays
- 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
- 401K with employer match
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Advancement opportunities (as appropriate)
- Education Assistance Program – we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Associate degree
