Executive Chef

Manage, operate, and maintain all culinary functions, including production kitchens, retail, and catering operations at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Roslindale Ensure compliance with Department of Public Health, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, federal, state, city, nutrition, kosher, OSHA, and Infection Control regulations Supervise and direct training and performance of culinary and kitchen staff Oversee labor and food cost control for assigned areas Coordinate vendor selection, procurement, inventory, and cost controls Collaborate with the Clinical Nutrition Team on recipes aligned with ingredients, flavor, cost, and resident nutrition requirements Maintain accurate recipes in the Computrition database Plan and execute menus while maximizing product utilization and minimizing food waste Collaborate with HRC-Newbridge on sanitation training, in-services, and CMS protocol alignment Develop onboarding, orientation, training, coaching, and performance development programs Promote a safe, inclusive, respectful, and engaged workplace culture Organize employee engagement and recognition initiatives Collaborate with Human Resources on staffing, employee records, evaluations, and development Implement organizational safety standards in accordance with OSHA requirements Maintain emergency food and supply inventory under CMS guidelines Support safe kitchen equipment operation and maintenance with Engineering and approved vendors Develop and maintain a comprehensive sanitation and food safety program Establish and support ServSafe Manager and Food Handler certification programs Conduct monthly sanitation and safe food handling education and in-service training Provide culinary operational support to other Hebrew SeniorLife campuses as needed Partner with the Mashgiach on kosher food handling and procurement Interact with residents, patients, staff, and guests to promote satisfaction and responsiveness Represent Hebrew SeniorLife's cultural beliefs and values Participate in management and leadership activities representing HRC operations Gather and act on staff feedback to promote employee engagement Maintain a professional appearance and perform other assigned duties Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or Food Service Management from an accredited four-year institution, or equivalent experience Proven experience leading and developing a diverse workforce Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to inspire and motivate others Ability to provide clear direction and hold team members accountable Strategic thinking and future-focused vision Experience in healthcare, senior living, or assisted living environments preferred Strong skills in labor management, food cost control, and budget oversight Three to five years of culinary management experience in healthcare, contract food service, fine dining, or restaurant environments Demonstrated experience in purchasing, inventory control, and vendor management Ability to present information and communicate with staff, leadership, residents, and stakeholders Knowledge of current food and catering trends, with focus on quality, presentation, sanitation, and cost management Experience with P&L accountability and/or contract-managed food service preferred ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain within designated timeframe Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant food service management systems Ability to lift, pull, and push 50 pounds Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in culinary management, including food cost control, labor management, and compliance with health regulations. Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams while ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Highest-signal resume keywords Culinary Management Experience Food Cost Control Labor Management ServSafe Certification Vendor Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Culinary Arts Food Service Management Purchasing Inventory Control Budget Oversight Sanitation Program Development Menu Planning P&L Accountability Recipe Management Food Safety Compliance Soft Skills Strong Communication Interpersonal Skills Team Leadership Strategic Thinking Employee Engagement Certifications & Qualifications ServSafe Manager Certification Food Handler Certification Industry Keywords Healthcare Senior Living Assisted Living Kosher Food Handling Department of Public Health Compliance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services OSHA Regulations Infection Control Tools & Technologies Computrition Database Microsoft Office Food Service Management Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor