Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $69,600.00 - $95,800.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with Company Match
Employee assistance program
accident insurance
Job Description
Arvum Senior Living is a distinguished member of the Discovery Senior Living family, operating multiple care- and lifestyle-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across the Midwest states, including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. This organization prides itself on delivering high-quality senior living experiences through dedicated staff who uphold the company’s Pillars of Excellence. Arvum Senior Living not only commits to providing exceptional care to its residents but also fosters a supportive, inclusive workplace that values every team member’s contribution in creating a warm and engaging environment. The company employs hundreds of team members, emphasizing the importance of teamwork,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or associate degree and equivalent five years' experience
- Minimum five years' experience in Executive Chef role within hospitality
- Current ServSafe certification
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Ability to innovate and develop recipes
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Excellent communication and vendor management skills
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts preferred or associate degree with equivalent experience
- Minimum five years' experience as an Executive Chef in hospitality industry
- Current ServSafe certification
Job Duties
- Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals
- Use innovation, imagination, originality, and talent to produce menus and recipes utilizing the highest quality ingredients within food and labor budgets
- Understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for Food & Beverage department, including monthly spend documentation
- Review and adjust menus for seasonal ingredients, supply chain changes, and cost variations
- Maintain purchasing standards and positive vendor relationships
- Accurately report and submit monthly inventory of food and beverage supplies
- Interview, hire, train, and supervise culinary and back-of-house staff including scheduling, assignments, and performance reviews
- Work with Executive Director, Hospitality Manager, and department heads to maintain customer satisfaction and department of health survey standards
- Ensure preventive maintenance programs for kitchen equipment
- Ensure dietary needs and restrictions are met
- Confirm compliance with food policies including hygiene and safe food handling
- Manage control of food preparation to minimize overproduction and waste
- Oversee maintenance of accurate daily records
- Provide ongoing training to kitchen staff on food preparation and quality service
- Collaborate with Hospitality Manager to ensure front and back of house staff deliver outstanding customer service
- Coordinate planning of unique resident events with Marketing and Activities personnel
- Meet regularly with residents and family members to ensure high satisfaction levels
- Advise leadership of any resident concerns
- Assist kitchen and restaurant staff with back and front of house operations as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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