Chef - Temecula CA

Job Description

Job Description

Chef | Highgate Senior Living – Temecula, CA

Compensation: $35.00–$40.00 per hour

LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OUR TEAM.

A community, not a facility. Highgate Senior Living takes a holistic, person-first approach and encourages independence. We treat residents and team members like family. This is your opportunity to support our mission and positively impact the lives of seniors and their families.

About the role

Lead our culinary program to delight residents and nourish body and soul.

Your leadership behind the scenes creates dining experiences residents and families look forward to every day.

What you’ll do

· Plan, produce, and present high-quality, resident-centered meals

· Develop menus that meet nutritional needs and diverse preferences

· Lead, train, and schedule kitchen team members; model table service standards

· Manage purchasing, inventory, and cost controls; coordinate equipment maintenance

· Ensure food safety, sanitation, and infection control compliance (ServeSafe)

· Engage with residents to gather feedback and host culinary experiences

· Collaborate with leaders and care team on special diets and events

Skills & attributes

· Culinary excellence with creativity and innovation

· Strong safety and sanitation habits; calm under pressure

· Skilled in varied cooking techniques; eager to teach and mentor

· Professional table service etiquette and presentation

· Business acumen in labor, purchasing, and cost management

· Team builder with customer service focus and adaptability

· Interest in learning how to support residents living with dementia

Relatable experience

· Leadership in culinary operations or program oversight

· Hospitality/hotel or healthcare food service leadership

· Service to seniors or vulnerable populations

· Internships, special programs, or roles that honed culinary leadership

Qualifications

· At least 21 years of age

· Combination of education and experience supporting Executive Chef status

· ServeSafe certified or able to obtain within 60 days of hire

· Current negative TB test

· Knowledge of (or willingness to quickly learn) applicable kitchen regulatory standards

· Ability to pass a criminal background check

· Strong time management; able to work independently with minimal oversight

Why join Highgate

We offer more than a job—we offer a mission.

· 401(k) with matching

· Employee referral bonuses

· Competitive pay: (see above)

· Full benefits package

· Growth pathways and internal promotions

· Positive, inclusive, values-driven culture

Join a workplace that values heart, purpose, and community. Apply today — we’d love to meet you.