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Executive Chef Senior Living

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
short term disability
401(k) Plan

Job Description

Frontier Senior Living is a distinguished management company known for operating communities that provide seniors with superior service and a quality lifestyle. Their communities span across the United States, each offering a unique setting tailored to meet the needs of their residents while fostering an enriched and meaningful living experience. One of their prestigious communities is Laurel Glen at Sugar Land, located in Sugar Land, Texas. This community is part of Frontier's commitment to excellence in senior living, focusing on delivering personalized care and comfort that enhance the daily lives of their residents. The company prides itself on a strong mission to serve seniors, support its team members, and build lasting community partnerships. Frontier Senior Living champions an environment where team members are respected, encouraged to take initiative, and are integral to the community’s success.

The Executive Chef role at Laurel Glen at Sugar Land community is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about senior care and culinary excellence. This position is full-time and offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 annually along with eligibility for performance-based bonus programs. The Executive Chef’s primary responsibility is to oversee the entire Food Services Department, ensuring excellence in quality, customer service, and productivity. Success in this role demands strong leadership and demonstrated experience in similar settings, as well as the ability to innovate and maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

In this role, the Executive Chef will lead, manage, and inspire the kitchen and dining staff to deliver outstanding culinary experiences that meet and exceed the dietary needs of senior residents, including specialized diets. The position requires careful planning, promoting, and supervising food programs, staff recruitment and training, and maintaining compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations. Moreover, the Executive Chef will be responsible for managing budgets and food inventories prudently, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and resident satisfaction. This role is paramount in enhancing residents’ quality of life through innovative culinary services and fostering a positive team environment within the food services department. Applicants who thrive on accountability and wish to contribute meaningfully to senior living communities will find this role rewarding and impactful.

Job Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Minimum four years supervisory food service experience
  • Formal training or equivalent in nutritional monitoring assessment and food service
  • Effective communication skills in English
  • Valid Chef certification
  • Ability to work compassionately with elderly
  • Self-motivated and proactive work ethic

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Four years or more supervisory experience in food service
  • Formal or on-the-job training in nutrition food production sanitation safety and management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in English sufficient for communication and understanding instructions
  • Must hold a Chef credential
  • Compassion for elderly residents
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills

Job Duties

  • Innovate plan promote and supervise a food service program that meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards including specialized diets
  • Recruit hire train discipline and supervise kitchen and dining room staff
  • Establish document direct and assist in kitchen and dining room sanitation procedures and scheduling
  • Comply with state local and federal health safety and licensing regulations
  • Manage food and supply inventories within budget guidelines
  • Promote continuous understanding of Food Services Department importance among team
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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