Executive Chef - Grand Junction - Stellar Senior Living

Description

We are looking to hire a commendable Executive Chef to manage our kitchen staff and join our team at a large senior living community. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the lifestyle they deserve.

As the Executive Chef , you will consistently provide a fine dining experience to 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 of the community. You will supervise 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.

About Us

As a premier provider of assisted living and memory care communities across the Western United States, we're passionate about creating vibrant, supportive environments where residents can thrive.

"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 check us out 

Stellar Senior Living, a privately-owned family company, is a 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 You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay: Market-leading pay of $45000 per year to $62000 per year DOE

• Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. On top of that, Stellar also offers a generous Paid Time Off policy, 401(k) with company matching, holiday pay, and more.

• Career Growth: We're a growing company with opportunities for advancement and company-sponsored training. Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities are available.

• Work Perks: Depending on role and community you may receive free meals on shift, reduced-cost meals, on-demand pay (access to your wages as you earn them.), and a supporting, team-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, test and asses cost of new menus and menu item.
• Clean and supervise the cleaning of the overall work area, equipment and utensils, and maintains sanitation standards in accordance with the Department of Health.
• Function as the lead worker over cooks and other food service personnel engaged in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food items.
• Participate in interviewing and selection of food service personnel. Responsible for personnel actions including hiring, termination, promotion, discipline/corrective action, as well as 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 adjusts activities accordingly.
• Responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory of food products and kitchen supplies. Takes month-end inventory and extend totals accurately. Inspects 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 recognized school as well as two (2) years related experience as an Executive Chef or Assistant Executive Chef in a comparable size 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.

Join Us

If you're ready to bring your skills and compassion to a mission-driver organization where residents and employees matter, we invite you to apply and grow your career with Stellar Senior Living

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 federal, state or local laws. 

As part of Stellar Senior Living's continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations. Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.