Executive Chef

Elior North America is a prominent family of distinct hospitality companies that has been a leader in the foodservice industry for over 50 years. With a workforce of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, Elior North America is passionate about delivering exceptional food, service, and excellence across various hospitality segments. One of the key brands under this umbrella is Cura, which specializes in providing culinary and hospitality services to healthcare settings such as hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. Cura is committed to ensuring the nutritional needs and overall well-being of its guests through compassionate service and delivering meals that are both healthy and delicious. This focus on quality and care guarantees that the quality of life for those served never diminishes.

Elior North America is actively seeking a skilled and motivated Executive Chef to join its healthcare team in Kirkwood, Missouri, to support the needs of Presbyterian Mid Manors of America - Aberdeen Heights. This is a full-time, onsite position ideal for culinary professionals eager to contribute to a meaningful cause by preparing quality meals in a healthcare environment. As the Executive Chef, you will lead the food production process from start to finish while ensuring all food served meets the highest quality and safety standards.

The Executive Chef role involves supervising and maintaining the quality standards across all aspects of food production, including purchasing, meal preparation, service, and sanitation. You will develop standardized recipes and utilize production tools to meet quality and cost objectives efficiently. Furthermore, you will play a pivotal role in planning and executing special events within the healthcare facility, enhancing the dining experience for residents and guests. Importantly, this role offers a favorable work-life balance, including no late-night shifts, which helps promote a healthy working environment.

At Elior North America, employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages personal and professional growth with ample advancement opportunities. The company values its workforce highly and offers a competitive weekly pay schedule, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees, as well as voluntary insurance options and programs such as discount programs, commuter benefits, 401k, and tuition reimbursement. These benefits are designed to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of their team.

This role requires a seasoned culinary professional with at least three years of progressive experience and proficiency in Microsoft software programs and budget management. Although an associate's degree in culinary arts is preferred, the focus remains on practical experience and leadership skills. The Executive Chef will collaborate closely with management to continuously improve food services and contribute positively to the culinary culture of Cura and Elior North America as a whole.

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. They encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. By joining the team, you become part of a company that not only values the development of employees but also fosters a nurturing environment conducive to career growth and skill enhancement. Whether your career path takes you through the corporate office or one of the brand segments, the skills you gain will propel you to new levels of success.

In summary, this Executive Chef position with Elior North America’s healthcare team in Kirkwood, Missouri offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who want to make a difference. You'll enjoy a balanced work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to lead culinary excellence in a respected healthcare foodservice provider. If you are passionate about food quality, hospitality, and making a tangible impact on people’s lives, this role is an excellent match for your career aspirations.