Temporary Executive Chef

Stockton, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Compensation

Salary

Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Employee Referral Program

Job Description

Cogir Senior Living is a distinguished network of senior living communities headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a presence that spans 11 states across the nation, Cogir Senior Living has established itself as a trusted and reliable leader in the senior housing industry. Committed to delivering outstanding care and creating nurturing environments, the company emphasizes a culture centered around human focus, creativity, and excellence. These core values drive the organization to continuously improve the quality of life for residents while fostering a positive and growth-oriented atmosphere for its team members. Cogir Senior Living’s dedication to excellence and innovation makes it a premier choice for both residents seeking senior living options and professionals aspiring to build meaningful careers within the senior care sector.

This temporary Executive Chef position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Cogir Senior Living’s mission by overseeing the culinary operations of one of its vibrant communities. As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day dining services, ensuring residents receive a positive and enjoyable dining experience. This role involves comprehensive leadership of the kitchen and dining venues, including food procurement, preparation, menu development, and service management. You will also handle financial aspects such as food, supplies, and labor budgets to maintain operational efficiency and profitability.

Your responsibilities will extend to hiring, training, and supervising the culinary and dining staff, both front-of-house and back-of-house, ensuring compliance with company policies and health regulations. Inventory control, quality assurance, and regulatory adherence are integral aspects of this role. Additionally, the position includes planning and executing special events and themed meals that enhance the resident experience.

Temporary employment in this role is designed to support the community's operational needs with the possibility of conversion to permanent status. Salary for this role ranges from $90,000 to $95,000 annually. This is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who possess strong leadership skills, creativity in menu development, and a passion for service excellence in a senior living environment. If you are driven by making a difference and aspire to join a supportive community-oriented company, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of the Cogir Senior Living team.

Job Requirements

Culinary degree preferred or equivalent experience
at least 5 years of hands-on food preparation experience
minimum 3 years of management experience as an Executive Chef
Serve Safe Manager certification required
knowledge of kitchen sanitation and food codes
ability to manage culinary staff and operations
experience with budgeting and financial management
strong communication and leadership skills
passion for resident satisfaction and quality service

Job Qualifications

A culinary degree is preferred, or a combination of education and experience
at least 5 years of hands-on experience in food preparation
at least 3 years of progressive management experience as an Executive Chef with an understanding of front-of-the-house operations and service
Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certification) with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes
creativity and experience in menu development
successful history of building teams and meeting financial goals
outstanding communication skills and the ability to motivate
compassion for residents and a strong passion for excellence
experience with restaurant openings is a plus
experience with special events and banquets is a plus
previous experience working in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Living, or hotel environments is a plus

Job Duties

Responsible for the day-to-day operations and staffing of the community kitchen and dining venues
manages and supervises all culinary services staff including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy
menu planning and executing meal preparation and events, assisting staff with back and front-of-the-house operations as needed
maintain inventory control of food, beverages, supplies, and equipment
ensure that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to company standards and with state and/or local health code requirements
understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the culinary services department, including producing written documentation of monthly food, supplies, and labor spending
collaborate with staff and residents to plan and develop recipes and menus tailored to residents' preferences and monthly budgets
ensure resident and family member satisfaction is maintained
responsible for planning, preparing, and executing special events and themed meals