Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $80,168.40 - $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 premier senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and a vibrant living environment for older adults. As part of Living Care Lifestyles, Quail Park upholds a commitment to enhancing the quality of life of its residents through compassionate services and innovative programming. This establishment is recognized for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, where residents feel valued and cared for in a community setting that promotes independence and respect.
Situated in Lynnwood, this senior living community offers a range of living options designed to meet the diverse needs of its residents, including assisted living and memory care services. The team at Quail Park of Lynnwood is driven by a mission to create an engaging, safe, and nurturing environment that fosters social connections and supports the physical and emotional well-being of every individual.
The Executive Chef role within Quail Park’s Signature Dining Team is key to maintaining the high standards of dining services that profoundly impact the daily lives of residents. This position is responsible for overseeing the entire dining experience, ensuring that meals are not only nutritious but also appealing and served in an atmosphere that feels welcoming and home-like.
As Executive Chef, you will support the Director of Signature Dining in managing kitchen operations, including schedule creation, team oversight, budgeting, and inventory management. Your leadership will directly influence the efficiency and effectiveness of meal preparation, service, and clean-up, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards. This role requires hands-on involvement, including stepping in for leadership roles as needed and maintaining direct communication with kitchen and dining staff.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service with supervisory experience, preferably in hotels, restaurants, or senior living contexts. Culinary expertise combined with a passion for innovation and nutritional excellence tailored to seniors’ needs is essential. The Executive Chef will play a pivotal role in menu development, emphasizing variety, taste, interest, and nutritional balance appropriate for an aging population.
In addition to culinary skills, the role demands a commitment to top-tier customer service, physical stamina for the demands of the kitchen, and the ability to utilize basic technology for managing inventories and orders. Compliance with health codes and maintenance of certifications such as CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s permits are mandatory.
Quail Park of Lynnwood offers a supportive work environment that values employee contributions and fosters professional development. The salary range for this full-time position is from $80,168.40 to $87,000, reflecting the importance and expertise required for this role. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan match, paid time off, and more, designed to support the well-being and work-life balance of the team.
Joining Quail Park means becoming part of a dedicated team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every day through compassionate care and excellent dining experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to grow their career in a rewarding and stable senior living environment.
Situated in Lynnwood, this senior living community offers a range of living options designed to meet the diverse needs of its residents, including assisted living and memory care services. The team at Quail Park of Lynnwood is driven by a mission to create an engaging, safe, and nurturing environment that fosters social connections and supports the physical and emotional well-being of every individual.
The Executive Chef role within Quail Park’s Signature Dining Team is key to maintaining the high standards of dining services that profoundly impact the daily lives of residents. This position is responsible for overseeing the entire dining experience, ensuring that meals are not only nutritious but also appealing and served in an atmosphere that feels welcoming and home-like.
As Executive Chef, you will support the Director of Signature Dining in managing kitchen operations, including schedule creation, team oversight, budgeting, and inventory management. Your leadership will directly influence the efficiency and effectiveness of meal preparation, service, and clean-up, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards. This role requires hands-on involvement, including stepping in for leadership roles as needed and maintaining direct communication with kitchen and dining staff.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service with supervisory experience, preferably in hotels, restaurants, or senior living contexts. Culinary expertise combined with a passion for innovation and nutritional excellence tailored to seniors’ needs is essential. The Executive Chef will play a pivotal role in menu development, emphasizing variety, taste, interest, and nutritional balance appropriate for an aging population.
In addition to culinary skills, the role demands a commitment to top-tier customer service, physical stamina for the demands of the kitchen, and the ability to utilize basic technology for managing inventories and orders. Compliance with health codes and maintenance of certifications such as CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s permits are mandatory.
Quail Park of Lynnwood offers a supportive work environment that values employee contributions and fosters professional development. The salary range for this full-time position is from $80,168.40 to $87,000, reflecting the importance and expertise required for this role. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan match, paid time off, and more, designed to support the well-being and work-life balance of the team.
Joining Quail Park means becoming part of a dedicated team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every day through compassionate care and excellent dining experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to grow their career in a rewarding and stable senior living environment.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years food service experience
- At least 1 year supervisory experience
- Experience in hotel, restaurant, or senior living setting preferred
- Completion of culinary arts training preferred
- Ability to create and implement senior-appropriate menus
- Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Strong customer service orientation
- Proficient English communication skills
- Basic computer skills proficiency
- Compliance with health and food safety regulations
- Current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler’s certifications
- Physical ability to stand for 2-3 hours and lift 25-50 pounds occasionally.
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 accommodation including standing for 2-3 hours at a time and occasionally lifting 25-50lbs.
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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