Healthcare Area Chef

Location:

Lutheran Home - CNS

Pay Rate:

Salary - Salary Plan, 100,000.00 USD Annual

Work Shift:

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality food service for residents in a senior living communities to create a comforting environment where they can enjoy their golden years. Share your passion for your craft, respect for great food, and an appreciation for our chef-led philosophy. Enjoy most nights and weekends off while growing your career and income in an engaging and rewarding environment.Travel Between 4 facilities to support the Team.

Responsibilities 

• Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles

• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect

• Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends

• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and resident satisfaction

• Lead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments

• Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity

• Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies

• Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance

Skills

• Kitchen Skills: Knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, live-action cooking

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization

• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills

• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations

• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor 

• Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments 

• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs

• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes

• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings

• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program plus 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living

• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms

• A passion for food, a desire to grow, and a work ethic that supports both

• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities

Not Required But a Big Plus

• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish

• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements

• Familiarity with HACCP procedures

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Employee resource groups (ERGs)

• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.

• Veterans and candidates with militar