Senior Chef

Jones-Harrison Senior Living, celebrating an impressive 135 years of dedicated service, is a well-established senior living community located conveniently in Minneapolis, close to metro bus stops off Cedar Lake Ave./Drew Ave. S. and Cedar Lake Ave./France Ave. S. This esteemed community offers a comprehensive range of care services including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Long-Term Care. With its scenic views overlooking Cedar Lake and meticulously maintained grounds, Jones-Harrison is committed to providing a nurturing and comfortable environment for its residents. The community consists of 53 assisted living apartments, 9 memory care apartments, and 120 skilled and long-term care beds, embodying a holistic and resident-centered approach to senior care. The mission at Jones-Harrison is deeply rooted in helping seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives, which is reflected in every aspect of their operations and service philosophies.

The role of the Senior Chef at Jones-Harrison Senior Living is a pivotal position within the culinary department, tasked with ensuring that all meals prepared not only meet but exceed regulatory standards while aligning with the tastes and expectations of the community’s residents. This is a full-time position requiring an 80-hour work schedule spread over two weeks, featuring day to early evening shifts with a rotation that includes every other weekend and holiday. The Senior Chef will play a key role in supporting culinary operations including health inspections, menu planning, and daily preparation task management. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in culinary arts combined with leadership capabilities to supervise kitchen staff and manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Culinary Director. Attention to detail, especially regarding nutritional quality, portion control, and texturized diets in compliance with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization (IDDSI) standards, is essential. In addition to preparing and cooking food items to specified temperatures and following standardized recipes, the Senior Chef will also be responsible for assembling meals and bakery items, coordinating special culinary events, and addressing resident and guest feedback to ensure an exceptional dining experience. This position offers a reliable schedule, generous benefits, and the opportunity to work within a mission-driven organization focused on enhancing the lives of seniors.