Chef De Cuisine

Kisco Senior Living is an established and dynamic leader in the senior living industry with over 30 years of experience. Renowned for its award-winning communities, Kisco Senior Living is committed to creating exceptional living environments that prioritize the quality of life for their residents and provide rewarding and supportive workplaces for their associates. The company emphasizes excellence, innovation, and continuous growth, maintaining a reputation for outstanding service and care within its communities.

We are currently seeking a full-time Chef de Cuisine at The Fountains, one of Kisco Senior Living's premier communities. The Chef de Cuisine supervises all meal preparation for residents, guests, and associates, ensuring the highest standards in culinary excellence are met daily across various dining venues. This leadership role is integral to the heart of house operations, working closely with culinarians to deliver seasonally inspired menus that delight and satisfy diverse palates. This position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $67,000, depending on experience.

The role demands a passionate and creative culinary professional who excels in kitchen management, menu innovation, and team mentorship. You will be responsible for instructing and educating culinary staff in diverse cuisines and proper use of modern cooking equipment, fostering professional growth and development among team members. Additionally, the Chef de Cuisine will manage and enhance resident and family satisfaction by actively listening to feedback, implementing process improvements, and anticipating guest needs to ensure an exceptional dining experience.

Quality assurance plays a vital part in this role, involving daily testing of raw ingredients, plated foods, and prepared meals to maintain superior standards of food safety and presentation. Maintaining excellent sanitation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas is mandatory to ensure compliance with health regulations and to promote a trustworthy food service environment. Collaboration with the Culinary Services Director is key to creating exciting, seasonal menus that incorporate fresh, high-quality ingredients and reflect current culinary trends.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of professional culinary experience, specifically in quantity food production, menu writing, and kitchen management. Additionally, holding a culinary certification and a current Food Handler's Certificate are essential requirements. Success in this role stems not only from technical skill but also from being a great team player, a progressive and creative thinker, and having an unwavering passion for culinary excellence.

At Kisco Senior Living, the wellbeing of our associates is a priority. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits that include vision and dental coverage, a matching 401k plan, paid time off, and various rewards and bonus opportunities. We also support continuous training and professional growth, fostering a positive work culture that values employee development and satisfaction.

Employment offers are contingent upon completion of our pre-employment process, including drug screening, a job-specific physical examination, TB testing, and background checks. The company covers all associated costs. Kisco Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.