Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,900.00 - $97,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401K with company match
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Employee assistance program
Employee Referral Program
Job Description
Cogir Senior Living is a distinguished leader in the senior living industry, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Operating across 11 states, Cogir manages a comprehensive network of senior living communities, each dedicated to providing compassionate and outstanding care for its residents. The company is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented work environment for its employees, aligning with its core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence. These principles guide every aspect of its operations, ensuring that the quality of life for residents is enhanced, while also promoting career development among its team members. Cogir Senior Living is recognized for... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree preferred or equivalent education and experience
- Minimum of 5 years hands-on food preparation experience
- Minimum of 3 years management experience as an Executive Chef
- Serve Safe Manager certification or equivalent food safety certification
- Ability to manage kitchen sanitation and comply with food codes
- Proven leadership ability in staff supervision and development
- Capable of budget management and financial documentation
- Excellent communication and motivational skills
- Passion for senior living and resident care excellence
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree preferred or a combination of education and experience
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in food preparation
- At least 3 years of progressive management experience as an Executive Chef with an understanding of front-of-the-house operations and service
- Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certification) with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes
- Experience with restaurant openings is a plus
- Experience with special events and banquets is a plus
- Successful history of building teams and meeting financial goals
- Creativity and experience in menu development
- Previous experience working in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), Senior Living, or hotel experience is a plus
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to motivate
- Compassion for our residents and a strong passion for excellence
Job Duties
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations and staffing of the community kitchen and dining venues
- Manages and supervises all culinary services staff including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy
- Menu planning and executing meal preparation and events, assisting staff with back and front-of-the-house operations as needed
- Maintain inventory control of food, beverages, supplies, and equipment
- Ensure that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to company standards and with state and/or local health code requirements
- Understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the culinary services department, including producing written documentation of monthly food, supplies, and labor spending
- Collaborate with staff and residents to plan and develop recipes and menus tailored to residents' preferences and monthly budgets
- Ensure resident and family member satisfaction is maintained
- Responsible for planning, preparing, and executing special events and themed meals
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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