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Senior Development Chef Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

Senior Living Executive Chef

Henderson, NV · On-site

$64K - $89K/yr

) Senior Living Executive Chef Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to ... Oversee training and development of dining program team members. * Provides accurate and timely ...

... development. * Step into any station when necessary to ensure smooth operations during high volume periods. Qualifications: * 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or senior line cook in a high ...

Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Leadership & Team Development * Supervise kitchen staff during assigned shifts, ensuring adherence ... Proactively identify operational challenges and escalate concerns to senior leadership. Facility ...

Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Team Leadership & Development * Staff Supervision: Lead and supervise the kitchen brigade on a day ... Act as a communication bridge between the kitchen team and senior management, ensuring operational ...

Sous Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Team Leadership & Development * Staff Supervision: Lead and supervise the kitchen brigade on a day ... Act as a communication bridge between the kitchen team and senior management, ensuring operational ...

Primm - Executive Chef

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Executive Chef serves as the senior culinary leader responsible for food quality, financial performance, menu development, kitchen ...

Executive Chef - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Oversee the scheduling, growth opportunities, and team member development of all heart-of-house ... Minimum 8 years of previous culinary experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a ...

VP, Culinary Operations

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$59K - $76K/yr

The Vice President - Culinary, reporting to the SVP - Food & Beverage, is responsible for ... Ensure succession planning and culinary talent pipeline development. * Manage and maintain positive ...

Senior General Manager

Las Vegas, NV

$58K - $67K/yr

... development of marketing strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability. Co-own (with Executive Chef) the restaurant's business plan and represent the restaurant in divisional ...

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Senior Development Chef information

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Senior Development Chef?

As a Senior Development Chef, your typical day involves creating and testing new recipes, working with product development teams, and collaborating closely with marketing, procurement, and production departments. You will oversee kitchen operations during trials, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and fine-tune recipes for large-scale production. The role frequently requires presenting concepts to clients or internal stakeholders and staying ahead of culinary trends to maintain a competitive edge. Balancing hands-on kitchen innovation with project management and cross-departmental communication is a key part of this position.

What is a Senior Development Chef job?

A Senior Development Chef is responsible for creating and developing new food products, improving existing recipes, and ensuring they meet market trends, customer preferences, and business objectives. They work closely with food manufacturers, restaurant chains, and suppliers to innovate and refine products. This role involves researching ingredients, testing recipes, and collaborating with teams to bring concepts from ideas to production while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with food safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Senior Development Chef position, and why are they important?

A Senior Development Chef needs advanced culinary skills, significant experience in menu development, and a strong understanding of food trends and manufacturing processes, often supported by a relevant culinary qualification. Familiarity with recipe management software, food safety certifications, and product development systems is frequently required. Leadership, creativity, and excellent project management abilities are essential soft skills for success in this collaborative and innovative environment. These capabilities ensure the creation of commercially viable, high-quality products that meet client needs and industry standards.

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Senior Living Executive Chef

Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch

Henderson, NV

$64K - $89K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Senior Living Executive Chef

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch is currently accepting applications for an Executive Chef to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

We offer our full-time employees:

  • Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
  • Free daily meal every shift.
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
  • Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
  • Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
  • Pet insurance and team member discounts.
  • Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
  • A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

We offer our part-time employees:

  • Free daily meal every shift.
  • 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
  • Pet insurance and team member discounts.
  • Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
  • A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Our Executive Chefs are responsible for:

  • Be the community leader responsible for managing all aspects of the dining program with the highest level of customer service
  • Oversee all staffing and inventory/budget control for the community dining program
  • Maintain a strong presence in the dining room to ensure quality and resident satisfaction
  • Schedule and supervise all food preparation activities
  • Establish and prepare menu items from approved recipes and initiate creative menu items for regional and resident preferences
  • Oversee training and development of dining program team members.
  • Provides accurate and timely reports to management, as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

If you are someone with:

  • BS or Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, preferred.
  • 7-years of food service experience and 2-years management experience minimum.
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper storage and handling procedures.
  • Proper certification as required by state and local statutes.
  • Ability to complete Merrill Gardens’ Food Service certification courses (i.e. ServSafe) and full understanding of HACCP requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs. Regular bending, lifting, and reaching are also part of daily responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Consider applying to become an Executive Chef with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer