The Parkwood - Executive Chef

Transforming Age•Sioux Falls, SD

8d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Parkwood is an upscale adult living community in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Executive Chef/Director of Culinary Services is a hands-on cooking role, working Monday through Friday, with monthly and seasonal menu planning. The position plans, prepares, and executes weekday evening meal service for residents and assists with preparation and planning for weekday continental breakfast offerings. The chef develops and oversees an upscale culinary services program that supports a positive resident experience, manages staffing and retention, trains and develops employees, and ensures food quality, safety, presentation, sanitation, and operational standards. The role also oversees menu cycles and budgets, evaluates resident feedback and food service, and promotes Transforming Age’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The position offers a salary of $60,000 to $70,000+ DOE and benefits including medical, vision, dental, a 401(k) with immediate matching up to 4%, and generous PTO. There are no late nights or weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of experience as an executive chef or as a chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar employment.
Ability to speak, read, and comprehend English.
Knowledge of menu planning, food preparation, and production.
Ability to stay current with health and nutrition trends and diets offered under policy and procedure.
Knowledge of food safety and local and state health department codes.
Ability to meet budgets and control costs.
Capability to administer employee incentive, retention, and training programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Creative food, menu planning, production, and culinary skills.
Must have or be able to attain food handling certifications and state certifications within six months of starting.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree preferred.
Senior living experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and execute evening meal service for residents Monday through Friday.
Assist with preparation and planning for daily continental breakfast offerings Monday through Friday.
Develop and implement a comprehensive, professional, upscale Culinary Services program to create and maintain a positive experience for residents.
Develop, monitor, and maintain effective staffing and retention plans.
Provide leadership, training, and development for staff.
Research, plan, develop, produce, and serve relevant, fresh, inspiring, and well-balanced menu cycle programs for residents and guests.
Develop and meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines.
Maintain community standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
Meet cooking standards for speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Ensure staff are professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented.
Adhere to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards.
Periodically visit residents to evaluate food quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; conduct evaluations and revise operations or procedures to improve food service.
Follow equipment and maintenance guidelines.
Engage approved purveyors and vendors through established accounts.
Promote Transforming Age’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all areas of responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.