Executive Chef

Everett, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $87,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid holidays

team member meals

Job Description

Quail Park of Lynnwood is a reputable senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. Known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors, Quail Park of Lynnwood offers a range of living care lifestyles designed to meet the diverse needs of its residents. The facility prides itself on fostering a compassionate environment where residents feel valued, safe, and respected. As part of the Living Care Lifestyles family, Quail Park of Lynnwood emphasizes professional growth, teamwork, and the delivery of outstanding services in every aspect of its operations.

The executive chef role at Quail Park of Lynnwood is a pivotal position within the Signature Dining Team, responsible for overseeing the entire dining experience for seniors. This role ensures that meals are not only nutritious and appealing but also presented in a clean and attractive manner that enhances the dining environment. The executive chef works closely with the Director of Signature Dining, supporting scheduling, inventory management, and budget adherence to maintain efficient kitchen operations. This leadership position requires a candidate who can train and direct kitchen staff, maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, and, when necessary, step in to fulfill the duties of key dining team members. The role demands physical stamina to perform duties such as standing for extended periods and lifting moderate weights with or without reasonable accommodations.

The position is designed for an experienced culinary professional with at least three years in food service, including supervisory experience, preferably in settings such as hotels, restaurants, or senior living facilities. A background in culinary arts training and a solid understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures are essential. The executive chef must be capable of creating diverse menus that meet the nutritional needs of seniors while delivering appealing and interesting meals. Strong communication skills and proficiency in basic computer use are necessary to ensure clear interaction with residents, guests, staff, and vendors. The salary for this full-time position ranges from $80,168.40 to $87,000, complemented by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan contributions, paid time off, and more.

Joining Quail Park of Lynnwood means being part of a supportive team committed to excellence in senior care. The company values its employees' contributions and encourages professional development, offering a rewarding career path for individuals passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors. If you are a dedicated culinary professional seeking to advance your career in a positive and dynamic environment, Quail Park of Lynnwood invites you to apply and become part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 3 years food service experience with progressively increasing responsibility
At least 1-year supervisory experience
Previous experience in hotel, restaurant, or senior living setting preferred
Certified culinary arts training preferred
Ability to create and implement varied and appealing menus
Knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Strong customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Basic computer proficiency
Compliance with local and state health and food-handling regulations
Current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler’s certifications
Ability to perform physical duties including standing for 2-3 hours and lifting 25-50lbs

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years food service experience with progressively increasing responsibility, with at least 1-year supervisory experience
Previous experience in either hotel, restaurant, or senior living setting preferred
Completion of certified culinary arts training preferred
Demonstrated ability to create and implement menus that include variety, interest and appeal while also meeting the nutritional needs of the senior population
Demonstrated understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations
Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to effectively communicate with residents, guests, staff, and vendors
Proficiency in basic computer skills
Must meet all health-related and/or food-handling requirements pertaining to local and state regulatory agencies
Must maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler’s credentials

Job Duties

Support Director of Signature Dining in creating and monitoring kitchen team member schedules and creates daily assignments to ensure efficient and effective meal preparation, service, and clean-up
Support Director of Signature Dining with maintaining department within budgetary guidelines
Support Director of Signature Dining in ordering, monitoring, and maintaining adequate inventory of food, kitchen, and dining supplies and equipment
Maintain knowledge base of current OSHA, and local and state regulatory agency guidelines and ensures that kitchen and food service program maintain regulatory compliance
Responsible for training and directing all kitchen team members during shift
When necessary, fill in for Director of Signature Dining or Dining Room Manager
Assist Dining Room Manager with direction of serving staff as needed
Assists with cleaning duties as required
Must be able to perform physical duties of position with or without reasonable accommodate including standing for 2-3 hours at a time and occasionally lifting 25-50lbs