Executive Chef

Position Title:Executive Chef Schedule:Varied- No Late Nights Pay:$65,000-$75,000 Who we are: Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. We provide upscale resort style living located in the beautiful Arcadia neighborhood. Life Care Services is a premier provider of senior living in the nation. Our Clarendale Arcadia location is at 32nd and Camelback and boasts stunning views of Camelback Mountain. Clarendale Arcadia offers more than just a job. Our team of passionate professionals enhances the lives of seniors in our community every day. We are looking for an experiencedExecutive Chefto join our Culinary Team who wants to make an impact, and who enjoys creating memorable experiences through food for others. You will enjoy: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401(k) with company match • Employee assistance program • PTO and paid holidays • Daily Pay Options • Free meals • Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment! • Who you are: • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Head Chef/Kitchen Manager in a fine dining/senior living/golf resort or equivalent hospitality driven environment. • Excellent communication and team leadership skills, focusing on problem-solving and mentoring to achieve department goals. • Ability to plan and organize work to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications, and standards. • Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions. • General Summary: This position is responsible for full-scope, hands-on production cooking in the Food & Beverage Department. You are responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness. The Executive Chef is also responsible for the daily operations of the Clarendale Arcadia kitchens along with the Cooks that report directly to the Executive Chef. The Executive Chef ensures the hiring, scheduling, training, development, and discipline is adhered to for the BOH team. Essential Job Duties: • Exemplify community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization. • Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production. • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times. • Supervision of employees in the kitchen along with the partnership of the Director of Food & Beverage. • Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations. • Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency. • Assist with serving meals and washing as necessary. • Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service. • Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive working environment. • Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.