Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $50,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Competitive wages
Training and growth opportunities
Pay on Demand
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
401K with company match
free meals at work
Employee assistance program
Employee Referral Program
Job Description
Cogir Senior Living, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a prominent provider of senior living communities across 11 states nationwide. Renowned for its commitment to exceptional care and a supportive environment, Cogir Senior Living emphasizes a culture rooted in human focus, creativity, and excellence. The company strives to enrich the lives of its residents while fostering meaningful and fulfilling careers for its employees. Cogir's dedication to growth and quality service sets it apart in the senior housing industry, making it a trusted leader and a preferred employer within the sector.
The Chef Manager role at Cogir Senior Living is a critical position responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the community kitchen and ensuring the delivery of high-quality dining experiences for senior residents. This role involves hands-on leadership and management of culinary operations, emphasizing consistent food production, team supervision, cost control, and strict adherence to the company’s culinary standards. The Chef Manager collaborates closely with the culinary team to prepare and serve meals that meet or exceed resident expectations in terms of quality, nutrition, and presentation.
In this role, the Chef Manager directly supervises kitchen staff including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring that all kitchen activities align with established menus, recipes, and sanitation standards. They play a vital role in maintaining food safety compliance, managing inventory, and controlling costs to support the financial health of the dining program. The Chef Manager also contributes to enhancing the resident dining experience by facilitating special meals, themed dining events, and addressing resident preferences with responsiveness and care.
Cogir Senior Living offers competitive wages, comprehensive training, and ample growth opportunities within the company. Additional benefits of employment include early access to paychecks through a pay-on-demand system, health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and a 401K retirement plan with company match. Employees enjoy perks such as free meals at work, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and a generous employee referral program. This role is ideal for experienced culinary professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact in a senior living environment and are committed to operational excellence and team leadership.
The Chef Manager role at Cogir Senior Living is a critical position responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the community kitchen and ensuring the delivery of high-quality dining experiences for senior residents. This role involves hands-on leadership and management of culinary operations, emphasizing consistent food production, team supervision, cost control, and strict adherence to the company’s culinary standards. The Chef Manager collaborates closely with the culinary team to prepare and serve meals that meet or exceed resident expectations in terms of quality, nutrition, and presentation.
In this role, the Chef Manager directly supervises kitchen staff including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, ensuring that all kitchen activities align with established menus, recipes, and sanitation standards. They play a vital role in maintaining food safety compliance, managing inventory, and controlling costs to support the financial health of the dining program. The Chef Manager also contributes to enhancing the resident dining experience by facilitating special meals, themed dining events, and addressing resident preferences with responsiveness and care.
Cogir Senior Living offers competitive wages, comprehensive training, and ample growth opportunities within the company. Additional benefits of employment include early access to paychecks through a pay-on-demand system, health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and a 401K retirement plan with company match. Employees enjoy perks such as free meals at work, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and a generous employee referral program. This role is ideal for experienced culinary professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact in a senior living environment and are committed to operational excellence and team leadership.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Food Safety Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required
- At least 3-5 years of culinary experience in a professional, full-service kitchen
- Ability to lead and support a kitchen team
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Basic inventory and cost control awareness
- Strong organization and time management skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Culinary training preferred but not required
- Food Safety Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required
- At least 3-5 years of culinary experience in a professional, full-service kitchen
- At least 1-2 years of kitchen leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant environments preferred
- Strong food preparation and production skills
- Ability to lead and support a kitchen team
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Basic inventory and cost control awareness
- Strong organization and time management skills
Job Duties
- Oversee the daily operation of the kitchen, including food preparation, production, and service
- Execute company menus, recipes, and culinary standards
- Ensure meals are prepared and served in a timely and professional manner
- Maintain food quality, portion control, and presentation standards
- Supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers
- Assist with staff scheduling and daily task assignments
- Train team members on food preparation procedures and kitchen safety
- Foster a positive and collaborative kitchen environment
- Ensure all food is stored, handled, and prepared according to health department regulations
- Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen
- Monitor food temperatures and safety logs
- Assist with ordering food and supplies
- Maintain proper inventory levels and reduce food waste
- Support adherence to departmental food and supply budgets
- Ensure consistent meal quality and responsiveness to resident preferences
- Assist with special meals, events, and themed dining programs
- Collaborate with community leadership to support resident satisfaction
- Direct supervision of kitchen staff
- Operational leadership within the kitchen
- Executes established menus and dining programs rather than developing them
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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