Executive Chef (temporary)

At Cascades Verdae, we are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, and we believe that our success begins with one simple principle: People First. We are a luxury senior living company that is driven by compassion, respect, and dedication to making every interaction meaningful. Our culture fosters growth, teamwork, & a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of our residents & team members. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care in an environment where you’re valued and supported, we invite you to be part of a company that truly puts people at the heart of everything we do. Come join us and be a part of something extraordinary! Now accepting applications for an Executive Chef (temporary) to lead & personally contribute to the preparation & cooking of meals.

POSITION SUMMARY: Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of safe, sanitary food handling procedures, preparation methods, merchandising and supervision. Has knowledge of special diets and all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Lead and personally contribute to the preparation and cooking of meals for all dining venues in the community.

 Monitor food production to ensure compliance with Senior Living Communities’ standards for quality, presentation, portion control, safety, sanitation, and other appropriate quality and compliance measures.

 Partner with the Director of Dining Services to create menus and plan for special events.

 Work closely with the Director of Dining Services to monitor inventory and prepare food and supply orders in order to ensure efficient operations, meet budget expectations, maximize freshness of ingredients, and minimize waste.

 Lead and/or actively participate in daily production meetings with the team.

 Provide training, coaching, guidance, and direction to line cooks.

 Assist the Director of Dining Services in creating and managing schedules to ensure sufficient staffing and adherence to labor budget.

 Oversee and continuously monitor food preparation, storage and handling to ensure adherence with all proper handling, HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols and ensure compliance with all relevant food service regulations.

 Follow all safety protocols and set a strong example for practicing a culture of safety.

 Maintain documentation of temperature charts and records.

 Maintain an open communication and professional working relationship between front and back of house operations and sister departments.

 Attend and actively participate in required in-service training and education programs.

 Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.

 Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of her work and to provide her supervisor with actionable, accurate data.

 Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and her team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to their supervisor on an ongoing basis.

 Flexibility – The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.

 Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things

 Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.

 Professionalism – Ensures product is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.

 Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles:

o People First, Always

o We Exist to Serve our Members

o We Have a Responsibility to be Full

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 Capable of standing, maneuvering independently and safety around work area.

 Capable of sta