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Splendido

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $67,600.00 - $93,100.00
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k)
subsidized parking
wellness spending account
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Life insurance

Job Description

Splendido is a prestigious Life Plan Community for adults aged 55 and older, located in the scenic Oro Valley area outside Tucson, Arizona. This award-winning community combines resort-style living with comprehensive services including assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. At Splendido, residents enjoy an enriching lifestyle supported by numerous amenities such as multiple restaurants, a cutting-edge fitness center, an art studio, a putting green, and serene residential options including Terrace and Villa Homes. Founded and operated under the umbrella of Mather, a respected non-denominational and non-profit organization established in 1941 and based in Evanston, Illinois, Splendido benefits from... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Culinary Arts degree or professional chef certification preferred
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive supervisory experience in a scratch cooking, multi-venue kitchen environment
  • Effective communication and leadership skills
  • Current sanitation certification
  • Proficiency in computer systems relevant to culinary operations
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and make independent decisions
  • Strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive team environment
  • Knowledge of HACCP, CMS, and health department regulations
  • Capability to maintain accurate records and documentation

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary Arts degree or professional chef certification preferred - CEC or CIA ProChef 3
  • Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment and make independent decisions as needed
  • Effective communication and leadership abilities
  • 7+ years progressive supervisory position in a high-quality, scratch multi-venue kitchen environment
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional and positive relationships between kitchen, service staff and colleagues and influence performance and change through those relationships
  • Current sanitation certification and any other federal, state, local required certification
  • Computer skills including MS Office, SharePoint, online training platforms, recipe, and inventory control software, scheduling systems, web based purchasing platforms, sanitation dashboards, point of sale systems and e-mail

Job Duties

  • Design globally inspired menus for a la carte dining, healthcare venues, catering, special events, and holidays
  • Collaborate with the pastry chef to develop desserts, breads, and pastries tailored to each venue
  • Champion a 100% scratch cooking philosophy across all food preparation
  • Implement 'a la minute' standards for all a la carte menu items
  • Oversee food production to ensure high-quality, visually appealing meals with minimal waste
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, Health Department, CMS, and Ecosure sanitation and safety standards
  • Source ingredients from local producers and vendors while balancing quality and cost
  • Maintain an electronic recipe and inventory database with accurate cost and nutritional data
  • Provide hands-on training and mentorship using platforms like LobsterInk, 360 Training, and Relias
  • Stay current with culinary trends and integrate them into menus and presentations
  • Build positive relationships with residents and respond to feedback professionally
  • Align team member schedules with volume demands and organizational policies
  • Manage documentation including performance reviews, training logs, scheduling, and inventory records
  • Monitor cleaning assignments and ensure proper equipment use and maintenance
  • Collaborate on annual capital equipment planning with Building Services and Food & Beverage leadership
  • Meet budget targets and provide monthly financial performance commentary
  • Lead and sustain a Quality Assurance Process Improvement initiative with team engagement

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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