Executive Chef (Healthcare Setting Preferred) at Danbury Huber Heights Dayton, OH

Danbury Huber Heights, located in Dayton, Ohio, is a part of Danbury Senior Living, a renowned community committed to providing an exceptional living experience for seniors. Danbury prides itself on fostering a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere for both its residents and employees. The company strongly believes that when employees feel valued and connected, they can create a positive and fulfilling environment that significantly enhances the quality of life for the residents. Recognized for its compassionate care and dedication to the well-being of seniors, Danbury Huber Heights offers a supportive workplace culture that encourages teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement. The community provides high-quality living environments combined with comprehensive services tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident. Danbury's mission is to create a warm, inclusive community where residents can enjoy the good things in life, supported by a staff that feels like family. The company offers a full-time Executive Chef position featuring competitive compensation alongside an attractive package of company-paid and optional employee benefits. The role is suited for culinary professionals experienced in healthcare settings or senior living dining services, emphasizing nutrition, safety, and quality in meal preparation and delivery.

The Executive Chef at Danbury Huber Heights will be responsible for overseeing the entire Dining Services operation, ensuring the provision of delicious and nutritious meals tailored to meet the dietary needs of senior residents. This pivotal leadership position requires a balance of culinary artistry, operational management, and team supervision. The Executive Chef will plan menus—including special diets prescribed by physicians—manage food presentation with creative and decorative displays, and enforce the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. Additionally, the chef will ensure that the dining department operates efficiently, maintaining clean and safe kitchen environments, and coordinating seamlessly with other community departments to deliver exceptional service. Administrative duties include preparing reports, staff evaluations, and compliance documentation, contributing to the overall strategy and success of the community's culinary services. The successful candidate will bring at least five years of supervisory experience in dietary or dining services within hospitals, senior living facilities, or restaurants, coupled with a culinary degree from an accredited institution and certifications such as ServSafe. Training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy for healthcare residents is essential. Danbury is committed to offering a work environment that supports employee growth, well-being, and satisfaction through comprehensive benefits like short- and long-term disability, life insurance, health advocate programs, medical and dental insurance, and more. This role is ideal for culinary professionals passionate about improving resident quality of life through exceptional dining experiences in a respectful and supportive healthcare-focused setting.