Executive Chef

Job Details

Join the Brookdale Palmer Ranch team today!

• We are a 160 unit continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, which means we have Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing all on one beautiful campus.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Staff Appreciation Events
• Amazing team atmosphere along with an energized and service focused team.

Overview

Brookdale Palmer Ranch is searching for an experienced Executive Chef!

 

Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional dining experience that highlights both your culinary expertise and refined hospitality skills? We are seeking a visionary leader with a proven track record in food and beverage management to oversee the dining operations of a prestigious, upscale Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC).

 

As the Executive Chef, you'll have the opportunity to create a memorable dining experience that fosters personal connections with residents, all while showcasing your culinary skills and passion. This is an exciting opportunity for those with experience in high-end hospitality who want to make a meaningful impact on a vibrant community—while enjoying a great work-life balance.

 

If you're ready to elevate the dining experience and lead with excellence, all while enjoying a healthy balance between work and personal life, we invite you to apply and explore this exciting opportunity!

 

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

 

Do you love the creativity of being a Chef but hate the late nights and hectic weekends? With thousands of recipes to choose from, and the ability to add your own, Brookdale is the place for you.  Quality is what we pride ourselves on and listening to our residents in the development of our menus is key.  If you are passionate about leading a team, have high expectations when it comes to sanitation and food safety and would enjoy making a positive impact on the lives of seniors  then this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.  Apply with us today to experience the uniqueness of senior living dining.   

 

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

 

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan 
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

 

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

 

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

 

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operations of the kitchen and ensures the highest quality food products. Directly supervises and trains kitchen personnel on all related culinary activities.

 

Oversees breakfast, lunch and dinner for quality assurance of meal presentation and portion control.

Selects recipes, prepares and coordinates all meals. Coordinates prep for the following day’s menu.

Creates new dishes and develops recipes, standardizing recipes to ensure consistent quality. Establishes presentation techniq