Lead Production Chef (DAY/EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare at Crosby Commons is a well-established healthcare and senior living community located in Shelton, CT, known for providing exceptional care and services tailored to enhance the quality of life for its residents. As part of the broader Masonicare organization, Crosby Commons is committed to integrating compassionate care with professional excellence, ensuring that all residents experience dignity, respect, and personalized support throughout their stay. The community combines a warm and welcoming atmosphere with state-of-the-art facilities, making it a prominent employer in the Shelton area. Dedicated to the principles of person-centered care, Masonicare at Crosby Commons focuses on delivering coordinated treatment and compassionate services that meet the individualized needs of each person it serves.

The Lead Production Chef position at Masonicare at Crosby Commons offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence within a healthcare and senior living environment. This role is responsible for producing daily menu items efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and sanitation. The Lead Production Chef will oversee inventory control, supervise production chefs, waitstaff, and utility staff, and ensure overall quality assurance. Working a day or evening shift for 32 hours per week, the position demands leadership and organizational skills alongside culinary expertise. The role also involves cooking for special functions and marketing events, as well as contributing to menu creation and operational improvements in the Duck Inn, the community's dining establishment.

In addition to food preparation responsibilities, the Lead Production Chef will play a pivotal role in maintaining sanitation standards, participating in weekly sanitation inspections, and addressing any deficiencies through delegated corrective actions. The position also includes scheduling duties to guarantee adequate staffing levels for daily operations and catering events. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with completion of a culinary program recommended, accompanied by 1-3 years of chef experience with demonstrated managerial skills. Sanitation certification is preferred, and candidates should possess comprehensive knowledge of food sanitation requirements, culinary terms, and procedures.

Joining Masonicare at Crosby Commons as a Lead Production Chef means becoming part of a community that values teamwork, professionalism, and the principles of person-centered care. The role requires attendance at all scheduled in-services and mandatory educational programs to ensure continuous professional development and compliance with health and safety standards. Overall, this position is vital in delivering exceptional dining experiences that contribute to the well-being and satisfaction of residents and staff alike, while supporting special events that elevate the communal dining culture at Crosby Commons.