Senior Living Executive Chef

Norman, OK, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $69,600.00 - $95,900.00

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Career Development

Job Description

HHS is a private, family-owned business established in 1975, originally known as Hospital Housekeeping Systems. Over the years, HHS has grown into a reputable provider offering services such as housekeeping, food service, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six different industries. The company is recognized for its dedication to caring for its employees and delivering honest, quality-driven customer service. With a commitment to growth, HHS fosters a supportive workplace culture that emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds feel respected, heard, and empowered to advance their careers within the organization.

The current opening is for a leadership role within the culinary team at Luther Oaks - CNS. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $75,000 annually and focuses on delivering high-quality food service in a healthcare environment. The role is designed for a friendly and compassionate leader who is passionate about culinary arts and committed to supporting the healing journey of residents through excellent food service. This position offers the benefit of most nights and weekends off, providing a balanced work schedule that supports personal well-being and career growth. As a culinary leader, the successful candidate will be expected to nurture and manage a motivated team, maintain strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and develop innovative menus aligned with current market trends. This opportunity is ideal for a culinary professional eager to contribute to an engaging and rewarding healthcare setting while advancing their leadership skills and income potential. HHS actively promotes career advancement from within, encouraging motivated individuals to take advantage of promotion and relocation opportunities to further their careers.

Job Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program plus 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living
computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
a passion for food, a desire to grow, and a work ethic that supports both
must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities

Job Qualifications

Associate's or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program
5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living
proficiency in computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
strong kitchen skills including knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, and live-action cooking
excellent interpersonal and communication skills
customer service orientation
professionalism and decision-making abilities
self-motivated with good prioritization skills
team player with business ethics demonstrating integrity, respect, and discretion
attention to detail and ability to manage tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment

Job Duties

Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles
Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends
Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction
Lead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity
Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies
Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance