Executive Chef

We are looking to hire a commendable Executive Chef to manage our kitchen staff and join our team at a large senior living community in Dove Mountain, Marana, Arizona. Join a team of dedicated, thoughtful, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them with the lifestyle they deserve.

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

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further!

Stellar Senior Living is the premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States. 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.

Why Join Stellar Senior Living?

• Competitive Compensation $57,000 72,000 annual salary DOE
• Career Growth Be part of a rapidly expanding company with advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401(k) with company match
• Mission-Driven Culture Make a real difference in the lives of seniors.

Job Description

As the Executive Chef, you will consistently provide a fine dining experience for our residents.

• You will be responsible for the entire food service operation of the community, providing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special event food and beverage service daily to residents.
• You will supervise chefs, kitchen staff, and other personnel engaged in specialty cooking, preparation, presentation, and serving of food and beverage items.
• As the Executive Chef, you will also maintain all department expenses within the budgeted guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, test, and assess the cost of new menus and menu items.
• Clean and supervise the cleaning of the overall work area, equipment, and utensils, and maintain sanitation standards in accordance with the Department of Health.
• Function as the lead worker over cooks and other food service personnel engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving food items.
• Participate in interviewing and selection of food service personnel. Responsible for personnel actions including hiring, termination, promotion, discipline/corrective action, layoff, and recall.
• Schedule and reschedule staff using independent judgment and exercising discretion when creating the schedule and in making determinations regarding granting employee requests for time off or other modifications in work schedules.
• Read and understand financial performance and results, and adjust activities accordingly.
• Responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory of food products and kitchen supplies. Takes month-end inventory and extends totals accurately. Inspect the quality and quantity of these items when delivered.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or knowledge of special diets and meal preparation for large groups.
• Culinary Arts degree from a recognized school
• Two (2) years related experience as an Executive Chef or Assistant Executive Chef in a comparable-sized food service operation.
• Five (5) years experience in kitchen work in medium to large organizations.
• 2+ years experience in hiring, training, and managing food service personnel.
• Experience executing culinary techniques, including menu design, food preparation, and artistic food design.
• Knowledge of culinary terminology.
• Ability to operate computer equipment for data entry and retrieval.
• Must have ServSafe certificate (current)

Join Us:

Are you ready to lead a thriving senior living community and make a lasting impact? We want to hear from you if you have the experience and passion to succeed!

Apply today and become part of the Stellar Senior Living family.

Lets build something extraordinary together.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.