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Otterbein SeniorLife

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CredentialsFood safety certifications, culinary trainingFood safety certifications, culinary training
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Common Search IntentCommunity-focused cooking, local outreachEvent catering, large-scale food service

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Executive Chef - Community

Leslie, MI • On-site

Otterbein SeniorLife
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities • 1 - 5K employees
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$63K - $86K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Otterbein SeniorLife rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview

The Executive Chef is a full time salaried position directing a full service kitchen and wait staff providing three meals a day and specialty dining experiences. The position manages the back of the house staff and schedules; ordering and inventory; daily oversight of food production and quality. Working closely with the Associate Director of Dining Services, the position will provide direction for cooks, wait staff, and others to ensure all functions of the Dining Department are preformed efficiently and correctly.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinating the daily menus and recipes and managing multiple job tasks
  • Directly supervising and training kitchen personnel on all related culinary activities in conjunction with Director of Food and Beverage Department
  • Overseeing daily operation of the kitchen and ensures the highest quality food products for an Independent Living community
  • Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards
  • Assisting with set-up, service, and clean-up of food production
  • Ability to lift 5-20 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance

Qualifications

  • Experience with budget control and stock management
  • Strong supervisory skills
  • Flexibility with schedule and hours
  • Must enjoy working with the senior population
  • Must be able to pass a physical, background check and drug test

Education: High School diploma or GED

Licensure: Serv-Safe certification

Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience in the dining and cooking field; preferably in a healthcare & restaurant setting

BENEFITS*

Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Pharmacy Benefits

Vision and dental insurance

Paid Time off that accrues immediately

Paid Holidays

Life insurance

Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match

Get access to 50% of your wages before pay day through PayActiv

Employee sponsored fund for employees in need

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an Executive Chef at Otterbein!

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About Otterbein SeniorLife

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Otterbein SeniorLife is a health and human services industry institution based in Lebanon, OH, US. Established in 1912, the organization has a century-old heritage of providing senior-focused services. Otterbein SeniorLife offers a full spectrum of health and human services including continuing care retirement communities and home health and hospice services. Upholding the values of inclusiveness, quality, innovation, and stewardship, the organization is widely recognized as a faith-based, non-profit ministry. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of older persons.

Industry

Nursing and residential care facilities

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Lebanon, OH, US

Year founded

1912

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