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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $82,000.00 - $85,000.00
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, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a distinguished leader in the senior living industry, dedicated to providing exceptional care across a broad network of communities in 11 states nationwide. Recognized for its commitment to human-centered care, creativity, and excellence, Cogir fosters an environment that promotes both resident satisfaction and employee growth. The company's culture encourages innovation and compassionate service, making it a top choice for seniors seeking a supportive and enriching living environment, as well as for professionals pursuing rewarding careers in senior care. Cogir's consistent focus on growth, quality, and community engagement has cemented its reputation as... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree preferred or equivalent experience
- minimum of 5 years of hands-on food preparation experience
- at least 3 years of progressive executive chef management experience
- Serve Safe Manager certification
- strong knowledge of kitchen sanitation and food codes
- ability to manage food, supplies, and labor budgets
- experience in menu development and event planning
- excellent communication and leadership skills
- compassion for senior residents
- availability to work flexible hours
- ability to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations
- physical ability to perform kitchen duties
Job Qualifications
- A Culinary degree is preferred, or a combination of education and experience is required
- 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
- successful history of building teams and meeting financial goals
- creativity and experience in menu development
- outstanding communication skills and the ability to motivate
- compassion for residents and a strong passion for excellence
- experience with restaurant openings is a plus
- experience with special events and banquets is a plus
- previous experience working in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), Senior Living, or hotel experience is a plus
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 Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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