Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $69,100.00 - $95,100.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Gym membership reimbursement
Paid parental leave
401k
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Wallick Senior Living is a respected leader in the senior living industry, committed to not only providing care but also empowering their residents to enjoy fulfilling and vibrant lives during their golden years. With over 1,000 employees, the company embraces an employee ownership model that fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment. This approach ensures that every employee-owner plays a vital role in the organization's success and shares in its profitability. Wallick Senior Living stands out for its unique mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, creating communities where residents feel valued and supported.
The Ashford on Broad, a community within the Wallick Senior Living portfolio, is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Executive Chef to join their team on a full-time basis. This role is an exceptional opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of senior residents while advancing their careers in a dynamic and rewarding setting.
The Executive Chef at The Ashford on Broad is entrusted with the responsibility of managing the entire kitchen operation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, creative, and consistent menus that cater to the nuanced tastes and dietary needs of senior living residents. Beyond food preparation, the role involves leading a team of culinary staff and servers, overseeing staffing, training, budgeting, and forecasting, and maintaining stringent standards of sanitation and safety in adherence to state regulations.
This role is not only about culinary excellence but also about fostering a welcoming dining experience for residents where food is a centerpiece for community and enjoyment. The Executive Chef maintains close visibility with customers, actively seeking feedback and professionally addressing any concerns to enhance satisfaction. With a keen eye on budget management, the Executive Chef controls payroll and cost while ensuring optimal resource utilization.
The company prides itself on offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance effective shortly after hiring, pay-on-demand access, gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off, all supporting a balanced and rewarding career. Wallick Senior Living’s culture emphasizes collaboration, character, and care, creating an environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
The Executive Chef position at The Ashford on Broad represents a career path with growth opportunities through ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development. As an employee-owned company, Wallick Senior Living provides a unique financial opportunity for its associates to invest in their future while contributing meaningfully to a cause that extends beyond the kitchen. Candidates are expected to have at least three years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in independent or assisted living, alongside robust skills in food administration, budget management, and team leadership.
Joining Wallick Senior Living means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving seniors with compassion and excellence. The company also fosters a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging workplace culture where employees thrive professionally and personally. If you are a culinary professional ready to take on a leadership role that blends culinary passion with meaningful impact, the Executive Chef position at The Ashford on Broad welcomes your application. Employment is subject to a background check and drug screening, ensuring a safe and trustworthy community focused on resident and employee well-being.
The Ashford on Broad, a community within the Wallick Senior Living portfolio, is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Executive Chef to join their team on a full-time basis. This role is an exceptional opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of senior residents while advancing their careers in a dynamic and rewarding setting.
The Executive Chef at The Ashford on Broad is entrusted with the responsibility of managing the entire kitchen operation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, creative, and consistent menus that cater to the nuanced tastes and dietary needs of senior living residents. Beyond food preparation, the role involves leading a team of culinary staff and servers, overseeing staffing, training, budgeting, and forecasting, and maintaining stringent standards of sanitation and safety in adherence to state regulations.
This role is not only about culinary excellence but also about fostering a welcoming dining experience for residents where food is a centerpiece for community and enjoyment. The Executive Chef maintains close visibility with customers, actively seeking feedback and professionally addressing any concerns to enhance satisfaction. With a keen eye on budget management, the Executive Chef controls payroll and cost while ensuring optimal resource utilization.
The company prides itself on offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance effective shortly after hiring, pay-on-demand access, gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off, all supporting a balanced and rewarding career. Wallick Senior Living’s culture emphasizes collaboration, character, and care, creating an environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
The Executive Chef position at The Ashford on Broad represents a career path with growth opportunities through ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development. As an employee-owned company, Wallick Senior Living provides a unique financial opportunity for its associates to invest in their future while contributing meaningfully to a cause that extends beyond the kitchen. Candidates are expected to have at least three years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in independent or assisted living, alongside robust skills in food administration, budget management, and team leadership.
Joining Wallick Senior Living means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving seniors with compassion and excellence. The company also fosters a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging workplace culture where employees thrive professionally and personally. If you are a culinary professional ready to take on a leadership role that blends culinary passion with meaningful impact, the Executive Chef position at The Ashford on Broad welcomes your application. Employment is subject to a background check and drug screening, ensuring a safe and trustworthy community focused on resident and employee well-being.
Job Requirements
- Three or more years of culinary leadership experience
- Must meet State Board of Health requirements
- Must understand safety procedures
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret reports
- Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
- Effective decision-making skills
- Knowledge of food administration and cost control
- Ability to analyze budget and P&L statements
- Proven leadership and critical thinking skills
- Excellent customer service and employee relations skills
Job Qualifications
- Three or more years of culinary leadership experience in independent or assisted living or three or more years experience as a culinary leader with growing responsibility
- Must meet State Board of Health requirements
- Must understand safety procedures
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to work with all levels of co-workers, residents, family members and business partners
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret reports
- Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from internal and external sources
- Must be proficient using Microsoft Office
- Effective in making complex decisions requiring a high degree of judgment
- Knowledge of all phases of food administration, cost control and familiarity of all food service required
- Ability to understand and analyze Budget & P&L Statements
- Proven leadership and critical thinking skills required
- Must possess excellent customer service and employee relations skills
Job Duties
- Responsible for management of day-to-day operations of the kitchen to include staffing, training, budgeting, and forecasting
- Oversight and supervision of all kitchen staff and servers for day to day and long-term operations to include hiring, training, and developing associates
- Responsible for ensuring menu quality, consistency and creativity are at the highest level while maximizing resources
- Oversee all production of food
- Maintain visibility to customers, soliciting/requesting feedback on food quality and responds to guest concerns appropriately and professionally to resolve any issues
- Assure that adequate supplies are maintained
- Maintain kitchen equipment
- Maintains Kitchen, Walk Ins, Dry Storage to acceptable sanitation requirements
- Maintain control of the yearly budget for payroll for the Food Service Department
- Staying current on industry trends and techniques
- Review and approval of all Food Service invoices for accuracy
- Maintain and use approved vendors for services and supplies
- Assist with development and implementation of culinary standards, guidelines, and procedures company wide
- Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State and company sanitation requirements
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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