Executive Chef

Church Creek • Arlington Heights, IL

5d

About The Position

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team’s day-to-day operations. The Executive Chef ensures food is prepared to culinary standards and provides residents with an exceptional dining experience while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste. The role also works to improve resident, employee, and client satisfaction and to meet company objectives for budgets, food and labor costs, food safety, and sanitation.

Requirements

• A passion for working with seniors.
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior dietary experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or memory care setting.
• Professional image in appearance and behavior.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience as a chef in a large-scale cooking operation.
• At least three years of experience in a kitchen managerial position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food items are prepared to culinary standards.
• Provide residents with an exceptional dining experience.
• Maintain portion control and minimize waste.
• Continually work to improve resident, employee, and client satisfaction.
• Meet company objectives for budgets, food and labor costs, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Lead the culinary team in day-to-day operations.

Benefits

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering mental health resources, legal guidance, financial information, and more
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for eligible locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED