Executive Chef

Executive Chef - Large Senior Living Community Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role is responsible for managing the kitchen staff and providing fine dining experiences to residents. We are a large senior living community seeking a dedicated executive chef to oversee daily operations of the food service department. What We Offer Competitive salary $60-70k annually DOE Benefits include medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off program, holidays, 401k and more! Growing company with opportunities for advancement Company-sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities Free meals each shift On-demand pay. Get your earned wages as soon as you want. Job Description As the Executive Chef, you will consistently provide a fine dining experience to our residents. You will be responsible for the entire food service operation, providing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special event food and beverage service daily to residents. You will supervise chefs, kitchen staff and other personnel engaged in specialty cooking, preparation, presentation, and serving of food and beverage items. You will also maintain all department expenses within the budgeted guidelines. Responsibilities Plan, test and assess cost of new menus and menu items. Clean and supervise the cleaning of the overall work area, equipment and utensils, and maintain sanitation standards in accordance with the Department of Health. Function as the lead worker over cooks and other food service personnel engaged in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food items. Participate in interviewing and selection of food service personnel. Responsible for personnel actions including hiring, termination, promotion, discipline/corrective action, as well as layoff and recall. Schedule and reschedule staff using independent judgment and exercising discretion when creating the schedule and in making determinations regarding granting employee requests for time off or other modifications in work schedules. Read and understand financial performance and results and adjust activities accordingly. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory of food products and kitchen supplies. Takes month-end inventory and extend totals accurately. Inspects the quality and quantity of these items when delivered. Qualifications Experience and/or knowledge of special diets and meal preparation for large groups. Culinary Arts degree from recognized school as well as two (2) years related experience as an Executive Chef or Assistant Executive Chef in a comparable size food service operation. Five (5) years experience in kitchen work in medium to large organizations. 2+ years’ experience in hiring, training and managing food service personnel. Experience executing culinary techniques including menu design, food preparation and artistic food design. Knowledge of culinary terminology. Ability to operate computer equipment for data entry and retrieval. Must have ServSafe certificate (current) We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. As part of Stellar Senior Living’s continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations. Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Gallery at Broomfield