Executive Chef

Skokie, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $72,600.00 - $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) plan

Job Description

Covenant Living is a well-established and respected organization providing exceptional senior living services through its residential communities and home health and hospice care operations. Known for its commitment to inspired service, Covenant Living focuses on delivering high-quality, consistent, and compassionate care to its residents, guests, and employees. With a mission deeply rooted in enriching lives through a vibrant community experience, Covenant Living stands as a leader in the senior care industry, offering a broad range of lifestyle options and care services that promote independence, dignity, and well-being for older adults.

This opportunity is for a highly skilled Executive Che... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma
Current and approved sanitation certification or obtain certification within 6 months of hire
Safe Food Handling certification
Minimum of three years supervisory experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent role at a high-volume restaurant
7+ years experience managing high volume and fast paced commercial kitchens
Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room staff and guest
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

High school diploma
Culinary Arts Degree preferred
Current and approved sanitation certification or obtain certification within 6 months of hire
Safe Food Handling certification
Minimum of three years supervisory experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent role at a high-volume restaurant
7+ years experience managing high volume and fast paced commercial kitchens
5+ years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen stations, positions, cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Ability to not only think on feet but also create, produce and deliver excellent product on the fly
Demonstrate knowledge of current culinary/market trends and creative food presentation
Must be highly organized and proficient in time management
Proficiency with computers, online purchasing and inventory management, creating spreadsheets, checklists for cleaning, par level and food inventory
Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
Must have skill calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet the business needs
Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room staff and guest
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

Supervises and oversees the kitchen staff in the preparation and service of all food production following standard recipes, product specifications, menu planning, and portion sizes
Assists in the preparation and service of foods requested by other departments as well as those needed for special occasions
Assures that special diet orders are completed following menu extension guidelines
Directs daily operations of food production, including menu planning, purchasing, ordering, inventory and food preparation to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines
Oversees the preparation, portioning, garnishing, presentation and safe storage of food and solves menu problems (e.g. recipe substitutions)
Orders food and equipment
Ensures that kitchen, equipment, storage facilities and dining room are sanitary, neat and organized

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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