Senior Living Chef Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Five or more years of culinary experience in the hospitality industry.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to resolve problems involving dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Food handlers permit, as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• A valid driver’s license if driving responsibilities apply.
• Must satisfactorily meet and comply with Company motor vehicle policy standards if driving responsibilities apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen and dining venue operations and staffing.
• Promote a culture of hospitality, indulge residents’ tastes, and implement their suggestions.
• Act as manager on duty as required.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, and performance-manage assigned staff, including scheduling hours, breaks, and meal periods.
• Maintain monthly and annual Culinary Services budgets and document monthly spending on food, supplies, and labor.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and tableware.
• Ensure purchasing standards are followed, approved vendors are used, and positive vendor relationships are maintained.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served according to Company standards and legal requirements.
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Ensure staff understand how to provide high levels of customer service and that front-of-house and back-of-house teams work together to exceed guest expectations.
• Work with community leadership and frontline staff to achieve designated customer-satisfaction and health-survey scores.
• Maintain and submit timely, accurate budget and other reports and invoices as required.
• Maintain employee satisfaction and engagement scores at or above Company standards.
• Delegate tasks to maintain kitchen and dining areas at high levels of cleanliness and quality.
• Conduct and participate in department meetings, in-services, and pre-meal stand-ups.
• Ensure staff properly use and maintain equipment to prevent injury, damage, and costly repairs.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of Engage Life events, special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Work with the Community Sales team and community staff to market the community.
• Ensure kitchen and restaurant staff understand Company expectations and first-impression requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Career development, including tuition reimbursement for US-based communities, professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Referral programs.
• Employee discounts.