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Director of Culinary ExperienceCogir Senior Living • Gilbert, AZ, United States
Director of Culinary Experience

Director of Culinary Experience

Cogir Senior Living • Gilbert, AZ, United States
1 day ago
Salary
$75,000.00–$80,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director Of Culinary Experience (Executive Chef)

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

The Director of Culinary Experience (Executive Chef) oversees the community's dining services operations and our residents' dining experience. This includes, but is not limited to, food procurement, preparation, and service; menu development; financial management of food, supplies, and labor budgets; hiring, training, and managing dining services team members; inventory control and regulatory compliance.

If you seek a highly rewarding career where you can make a difference every day and you're driven by excellence and passion for serving others, then look no further and apply today!

Position Schedule: Full Time, Monday thru Fridays 9AM-5:30 PM

Position Location: 580 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296

Compensation: $75,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on prior experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations and staffing of the community kitchen and dining venues.
  • Manages and supervises all culinary services staff (BOH and FOH), including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy.
  • Menu planning and executing meal preparation and events, assisting staff with back and front-of-the-house operations as needed.
  • Maintain inventory control of food, beverages, supplies, and equipment.
  • Ensure that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to company standards and with state and/or local health code requirements.
  • Understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the culinary services department, including producing written documentation of monthly food, supplies, and labor spending.
  • Collaborate with staff and residents to plan and develop recipes and menus tailored to residents' preferences and monthly budgets.
  • Ensure resident and family member satisfaction is maintained.
  • Responsible for planning, preparing, and executing special events and themed meals.

Candidate Qualifications

Education and certifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Culinary education is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
  • Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certificate) with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in food preparation.
  • At least 3 years of progressive management experience as an Executive Chef with an understanding of front-of-the-house operations and service.
  • Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certification) with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.
  • Experience with restaurant openings is a plus.
  • Experience with special events and banquets is a plus.
  • Successful history of building teams and meeting financial goals.
  • Creativity and experience in menu development.
  • Previous experience working in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), Senior Living, or hotel experience is a plus!
  • Outstanding communication skills and the ability to motivate.
  • Compassion for our residents and a strong passion for excellence.
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