Executive Chef - Senior Living

Thomas Cuisine•Plano, TX

14h•$86,000 - $95,000

About The Position

As the Executive Chef in our senior living community, you’ll lead a dedicated culinary team to create nutritious, delicious meals that bring comfort and joy to our residents. You’ll oversee kitchen operations, plan menus that meet special (sometimes medical) dietary needs, manage inventory and budgets, and ensure a safe, welcoming dining experience — with an extra dash of customer service thrown in! This role blends creativity, leadership, and compassion to make every meal meaningful and gives you the opportunity to put our Vision into Action by “Providing Real Food and Genuine Service while building Enduring Relationships."

Requirements

Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Chef Manager, senior living experience a plus
Culinary degree or equivalent certification.
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
Strong commitment to scratch cooking and using fresh, quality ingredients.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Creative flair and a passion for culinary innovation.
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
Alcohol awareness certification, state specific
Successful background check and drug screen, state specific
Health screening and TB tests, state specific
ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card, state specific

Responsibilities

Curate and design diverse, innovative menus centered around scratch-cooked, high-quality ingredients.
Integrate nutritional elements and cater to diverse dietary preferences.
Lead and inspire a culinary team to deliver excellence in food preparation, presentation, and taste.
Foster a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.
Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and adherence to health and safety standards.
Streamline processes to enhance overall operational performance.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure a consistent supply of fresh, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients.
Negotiate favorable terms to optimize cost efficiency.
Interact with customers to understand their preferences and feedback.
Implement customer-centric strategies to enhance the overall dining experience.
Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the culinary team.
Stay informed about industry trends and share insights with the team.
Collaborate with financial teams to create and manage budgets for the culinary department.
Exercise strong financial stewardship in all culinary operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.