Executive Chef

Provo, UT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $55,000.00 - $60,000.00

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 is a prominent senior living management company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a robust presence across 11 states nationwide, Cogir Senior Living has established itself as a trusted leader in senior housing, providing high-quality living environments designed specifically to meet the needs of seniors. The company is deeply committed to growth and excellence, ensuring that every community under its umbrella delivers exceptional care and enriching experiences for its residents. Cogir’s culture emphasizes human focus, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement, fostering an environment where team members thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors. Join Cogir Senior Living and contribute to a mission-driven community dedicated to improving the quality of life for its residents while offering its employees rewarding and growth-oriented career opportunities.

The Executive Chef position at Cogir Senior Living is a vital leadership role responsible for delivering top-tier culinary operations across the community's dining venues. This role entails comprehensive oversight of kitchen management, including menu creation, food procurement, meal preparation, and service delivery tailored to enhance the dining experience for residents. The Executive Chef is entrusted with managing budgets for food, supplies, and labor to ensure efficient operation within financial targets. Additionally, this leader is responsible for hiring, training, and developing a skilled culinary team, maintaining strict inventory controls, and adhering to health and regulatory standards. This role requires a dynamic, experienced professional passionate about culinary excellence and dedicated to creating memorable meals that delight residents while maintaining operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, bringing creativity in menu development, strong organizational skills, and a compassionate approach to resident satisfaction. The position offers a meaningful career path within a reputable senior living community committed to excellence in every aspect of its services.

Job Requirements

Culinary degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
minimum 5 years of hands-on food preparation experience
minimum 3 years of progressive executive chef management experience
valid Serve Safe Manager certification or food handler certification
knowledge of kitchen sanitation and food safety regulations
strong leadership and team-building skills
ability to manage budgets and maintain inventory controls
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
compassion and dedication to senior living community care
availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

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
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, Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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