Executive Chef Senior Living

Frontier Senior Living•Newberg, OR

2d•$50,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef for Arbor Oaks Terrace Memory Care in Newberg, Oregon. The Executive Chef leads the Food Services Department and is directly responsible for establishing and maintaining standards for quality, conduct, customer service, and productivity. The role maintains appropriate staffing and food and supply inventories while working within established budget guidelines. It also promotes employees’ understanding of the department’s importance to residents’ quality of life. The position qualifies for performance-based bonus programs. Salary range: $50,000–$57,000.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Four or more years of supervisory work experience in food service, or equivalent.
Training and experience in appropriate techniques of resident care, including nutritional monitoring and assessment, general nutrition, food production and service, sanitation, safety, and management.
Good verbal and written communication skills; English skills adequate to communicate with residents and staff and understand written and verbal instructions.
Must be a chef.
Compassion for the elderly.
Self-motivation.
Demonstrated success as a leader in similar settings.

Responsibilities

Innovate, plan, promote, and supervise a food service program that meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards, including specialized diets for residents with specific needs.
Recruit, hire, train, discipline, and supervise a full complement of staff.
Establish, document, direct, and assist with kitchen and dining room sanitation procedures.
Prepare schedules for all shifts for kitchen and dining room staff and post them in their work areas.
Comply with applicable state, local, and federal rules, regulations, and licensing requirements related to health, safety (OSHA), and Food Services Department operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain appropriate staffing and food and supply inventories within established budget guidelines.