Executive Chef

Westerwood is actively seeking a full-time Executive Chef to add to our exceptional team and community.

This position is responsible for the proper preparation of the planned menu, overall coordination of food preparation, cooking and baking activities, ensuring the quality and nutritional value of foods prepared, and the overall supervision of all kitchen employees and kitchen sanitation.

Duties of this position include assisting the Director of Dining Services in planning, costing and executing all menus, scheduling and supervising of kitchen personnel, supervising production and sanitation in the kitchens, assisting in staff education to kitchen employees in accordance with the staff education program, providing on-the-job training of food preparation for kitchen employees, maintaining a high quality food service program for all residents, assisting in purchasing, inventory controls and maintaining minimum/maximum par levels, monitoring temperatures, and assisting the kitchen staff in all aspects of daily assignments as needed.

Qualified candidates will have college degree in nutrition or related field or have graduated from a culinary institution. This position also requires 3-5 years supervisory experience, 1 year with restaurant-style service, the proven ability to lead and train a diverse staff, and proven professional experience with strong working knowledge of food service equipment and its maintenance.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN THE WESTERWOOD TEAM?

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, FREE life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, generous PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, DailyPay (pay on demand), 401k retirement with company match, and more!
• Competitive pay, pay for experience and annual pay increases!
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition assistance!
• Serving seniors for 45 years!
• Named a Top Workplace by CEO Magazine for 8 years running!
• Meaningful and rewarding employment!
• A work environment that is fun, friendly, supportive, and caring!
• Referral bonuses up to $1,000!

Westerwood is a friendly nonprofit organization serving a community of vibrant seniors. Our mission is to promote a lifelong journey of personal purpose, for those we serve, by creating a culture of independence, wellness and community.

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