Executive Chef

Company Description Unidine, founded in 2001, is a privately held company that specializes in food and dining management services for senior living facilities, community hospitals, behavioral health clients, and corporate environments across the country. The organization’s success is driven by a strong focus on scratch cooking using fresh, seasonal, and responsibly sourced ingredients, paired with responsive customer service and strategic client partnerships. Unidine promotes a culture of “Fresh Thinking,” leveraging the creativity and expertise of its team to design dining programs that inspire and consistently exceed expectations. The company partners with clients who share its mission of quality and innovation and has earned repeated recognition on Inc.’s 500/5000 list and Boston Business Journal’s Pacesetters as one of the fastest-growing private companies in New England. Role Description The Executive Chef role is a full-time, on-site position located in Gillette, WY. This role is responsible for leading all culinary operations, including menu development, scratch cooking execution, and ensuring the use of fresh, seasonal, responsibly sourced ingredients. The Executive Chef oversees kitchen staff scheduling, training, and performance, while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation. Daily responsibilities include managing inventory and food costs, coordinating with dining and service teams to deliver excellent guest experiences, and aligning culinary offerings with client expectations and Unidine’s standards. The Executive Chef also collaborates with management to support special events, implement new dining initiatives, and continuously improve culinary processes. Qualifications Strong culinary expertise, including scratch cooking, menu planning, and familiarity with fresh, seasonal, responsibly sourced ingredients. Proven kitchen leadership experience, including staff supervision, training, scheduling, and performance management. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance in professional kitchen environments. Experience managing food and labor costs, inventory control, and vendor relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients, team members, and leadership. Ability to work on-site in Gillette, WY, and adapt to the needs of senior living, healthcare, or corporate dining settings. Culinary degree, certification, or equivalent professional experience in a high-volume or healthcare-related environment is preferred. Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences and supporting a customer-focused culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr