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Mission Health

Executive Director of Assisted Living

New Hope, MN · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

) The Residence at North Ridge, a Mission Health Managed Community, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our 190-apartment Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Salary: $105,000 ...

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How much do executive assisted living chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive assisted living chef in the United States is $86,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an executive assisted living chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Executive Assisted Living Chef, you need expertise in culinary techniques, menu planning for special dietary needs, and a background in nutrition, often supported by a culinary degree and food safety certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and regulatory compliance tools is essential. Strong leadership, communication, and empathy are crucial for managing kitchen staff and ensuring residents' satisfaction. These skills ensure the delivery of safe, nutritious, and appealing meals, fostering both resident well-being and efficient kitchen operations.

What are the unique challenges an executive assisted living chef faces compared to chefs in traditional restaurants?

Executive Assisted Living Chefs must balance creating flavorful, appealing menus with meeting the specific dietary needs and restrictions of residents, such as low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, or texture-modified meals. Unlike traditional restaurant chefs, they work closely with dietitians, nursing staff, and residents' families to ensure nutritional guidelines and safety standards are met. Additionally, they often manage a team responsible for large-scale meal preparation and must be adaptable to changing resident preferences or health needs. Building relationships with residents and fostering a welcoming dining environment are also key aspects of the role.

What is an executive assisted living chef?

Executive Assisted Living Chefs are culinary professionals responsible for managing kitchen operations and meal preparation in assisted living facilities. Their duties include designing nutritious menus tailored to residents' dietary needs, supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food safety standards, and often interacting with residents to accommodate preferences. They play a vital role in enhancing the dining experience and overall well-being of residents by providing high-quality, appealing meals in a supportive environment.
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Infographic showing various Executive Assisted Living Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,886 per year, or $41.8 per hour.

Assisted Living Chef

Legacy House of Spanish Fork

Spanish Fork, UT • On-site

$17/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Legacy House of Spanish Fork in Utah is calling all upbeat and enthusiastic individuals to apply to join our culinary team as a full-time or part-time Assisted Living Chef!
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
We are a senior living community that provides flexible scheduling. We pay our Assisted Living Chefs a competitive wage of $17/hour. Our full- and part-time team also enjoys great benefits, including an annual Lagoon day, company parties, and an annual staff appreciation week. Additionally, we offer our full-time employees medical, dental, 12 days of paid time off (PTO), 2 weeks of paid vacation, a 401(k) with match, and a health savings account (HSA) with match. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!
ABOUT LEGACY HOUSE OF SPANISH FORK / WESTERN STATES LODGING AND MANAGEMENT
Following a "personal touch" philosophy, we take the time to get to know our guests and residents and always look for ways to provide care beyond what is expected. We are guided by six core values: Be loving. Choose wisely. Perform together. Act boldly. Express gratitude. Mind the store. We believe that the more independent our assisted living residents are, the happier and healthier they feel.
We entrust only the most qualified, dependable, dedicated, and trustworthy individuals with the care of our clients. We strive to take good care of our staff. There really is a sense of family with the residents and co-workers here. If you're looking to work with a supportive, happy, and fun team, look no further!
ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?
Ask yourself: Are you passionate about cooking good food? Can you work with confidence in a fast-paced setting? Is your attention to detail exceptional? Are you looking for flexible work options? If so, please consider applying for this entry-level kitchen position today!
YOUR LIFE AS AN ASSISTED LIVING CHEF
This full- or part-time entry-level position offers flexible hours anytime between 6:00 am and 7:00 pm.
As an entry-level Assisted Living Chef, you prepare tasty home-cooked meals in our kitchen. Passionate about making healthy food, you love using your creativity and cooking skills to provide an enjoyable experience! You plan culinary delights based on our menu and recipe requirements. Paying careful attention to dietary needs, you monitor food quality for taste, smell, appearance, and temperature. Seeing the residents enjoy your cooking fills you with pride!
Keeping the kitchen clean and following food sanitation standards to the letter is also part of your job. You ensure that we're well-stocked and that the kitchen is well-organized. You keep recipes and menus well maintained. Keeping our senior living residents well fed makes you feel great!
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
  • Ability to prepare meals for big groups of people
  • No culinary experience required!

If you can meet these requirements and perform this entry-level culinary job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our cooking team full- or part-time!
Location: 84660

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