Executive Chef

Position: Executive Chef

Community: The Forum Tucson

Locion: Tucson, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $62,920 - $80,080 per year

Schedule: TBD

We are seeking a full-time Executive Chef to join our team The Forum Tucson in Tucson, Arizona. Come join a team of dediced, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the stellar lifestyle they deserve. The Executive Chef leads our dining program from the kitchen out setting the standard for food quality, menu creivity, and the team culture th makes mealtime one of the best parts of our residents' day.

Who We Are

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO

Stellar Senior Living is a premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United Stes. Founded in 2012, we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us.

Wh We Offer

• Competitive salary: $62,920 - $80,080 per year, commensure with experience
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k and more
• A growing company with opportunities for advancement
• Company sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities
• Free meals each shift
• On demand pay get your earned wages as soon as you want

Your Role

The Executive Chef plans, directs, and oversees all culinary operions for the community, ensuring high-quality meals th meet resident preferences, dietary needs, and Stellar standards.

• Plan and execute resident menus, including special diets, holiday and themed meals
• Lead, schedule, and train the culinary team (sous chef, cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers)
• Prepare and serve tractive, nutritious meals in an organized manner
• Maintain food cost, labor, and inventory within budget
• Order food and supplies; manage vendor relionships and deliveries
• Ensure compliance with all food health and safety regulions and Stellar policies
• Partner with the Dining Room Supervisor and Executive Director on resident sisfaction and dining experience
• Engage with residents and families to gher feedback and tailor the menu to the community

Qualificions

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience; senior living, healthcare, or high-volume hospitality preferred
• Certified Food Protection Manager credential through an ANSI-CFP accredited program (e.g., ServSafe Manager, NRFSP, Prometric, SteFoodSafety) current or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Experience with special diets and meal preparion for large groups
• Proven ability to manage food cost, labor, and inventory
• Strong leadership, communicion, and team-building skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stellar Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, residents, and applicants. We prohibit discriminion and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, nional origin, disability stus, genetics, protected veteran stus, sexual oriention, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, ste, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualificions.