Brookdale
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Executive Chef
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Brookdale . Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Do you love the creativity of being a Chef but hate the late nights and hectic weekends? Brookdale offers thousands of recipes to choose from, plus the ability to add your own. Quality is our priority, and listening to residents in menu development is key. If you are passionate about leading a team, have high sanitation and food safety standards, and want to positively impact the lives of seniors, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Apply with us today to experience the uniqueness of senior living dining. Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. The role is eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers to advance naturalization (Form N-400) costs up to $725 for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the posting. Responsibilities
Oversees daily operations of the kitchen and ensures the highest quality food products. Directly supervises and trains kitchen personnel on all related culinary activities. Oversees breakfast, lunch and dinner for quality assurance of meal presentation and portion control. Selects recipes, prepares and coordinates all meals. Coordinates prep for the following day’s menu. Creates new dishes and develops recipes, standardizing recipes to ensure consistent quality. Establishes presentation technique and quality standards. Plans, modifies and develops menus. Performs a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review details of the daily menu. Ensures an adequate number of culinary associates each shift and covers absences. Estimates food consumption and requisitions food purchases. Monitors and maintains inventory. Assists in maintaining budget compliance for daily food costs and in applying appropriate loss prevention procedures. Assists in hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining and terminating associates. Provides training for all kitchen staff. Assists in the coordination and execution of special events. Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements. Ensures all kitchen equipment is in working order and kept clean. Oversees inventory, storage and use of cleaning chemicals. Minimizes waste through proper food storage and recycling techniques. This job description represents an overview of responsibilities. An associate may perform any duties as assigned by their supervisor. Qualifications
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
ServSafe Certified. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates. Management and Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, reasonableness or a combination of these. Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function; effective customer service skills; ability to lead and supervise a diverse group of people. Ability to coordinate daily production of menus, recipes and food preparation. Ability to manage multiple tasks, including preparation of several foods at the same time. Excellent cooking skills, understanding of food preparation principles, ingredients and culinary terminology. Ability to modify and develop creative recipes and menus that are healthy and satisfying to residents. Ability to understand and apply sanitation principles. Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Standing Interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors Walking Sitting Occasional weekend, evening or night work to ensure shift coverage Use of hands and fingers to handle or feel Reach with hands and arms Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections Climb or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk or hear Taste or smell Exposure to latex Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens Possible exposure to various drugs, chemicals, infectious or biological hazards Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment Vision Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. About Us
Brookdale is a Great Place to Be Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for residents and families Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members Entertaining events and gatherings for connections in groups and 1:1 settings Industry leader in clinical care Nationwide company with over 675 communities, offering opportunities to grow and learn in senior living Extensive corporate support including a robust training program Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Join to apply for the
Executive Chef
role at
Brookdale . Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Do you love the creativity of being a Chef but hate the late nights and hectic weekends? Brookdale offers thousands of recipes to choose from, plus the ability to add your own. Quality is our priority, and listening to residents in menu development is key. If you are passionate about leading a team, have high sanitation and food safety standards, and want to positively impact the lives of seniors, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Apply with us today to experience the uniqueness of senior living dining. Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. The role is eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers to advance naturalization (Form N-400) costs up to $725 for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the posting. Responsibilities
Oversees daily operations of the kitchen and ensures the highest quality food products. Directly supervises and trains kitchen personnel on all related culinary activities. Oversees breakfast, lunch and dinner for quality assurance of meal presentation and portion control. Selects recipes, prepares and coordinates all meals. Coordinates prep for the following day’s menu. Creates new dishes and develops recipes, standardizing recipes to ensure consistent quality. Establishes presentation technique and quality standards. Plans, modifies and develops menus. Performs a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review details of the daily menu. Ensures an adequate number of culinary associates each shift and covers absences. Estimates food consumption and requisitions food purchases. Monitors and maintains inventory. Assists in maintaining budget compliance for daily food costs and in applying appropriate loss prevention procedures. Assists in hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining and terminating associates. Provides training for all kitchen staff. Assists in the coordination and execution of special events. Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements. Ensures all kitchen equipment is in working order and kept clean. Oversees inventory, storage and use of cleaning chemicals. Minimizes waste through proper food storage and recycling techniques. This job description represents an overview of responsibilities. An associate may perform any duties as assigned by their supervisor. Qualifications
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
ServSafe Certified. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates. Management and Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, reasonableness or a combination of these. Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function; effective customer service skills; ability to lead and supervise a diverse group of people. Ability to coordinate daily production of menus, recipes and food preparation. Ability to manage multiple tasks, including preparation of several foods at the same time. Excellent cooking skills, understanding of food preparation principles, ingredients and culinary terminology. Ability to modify and develop creative recipes and menus that are healthy and satisfying to residents. Ability to understand and apply sanitation principles. Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Standing Interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors Walking Sitting Occasional weekend, evening or night work to ensure shift coverage Use of hands and fingers to handle or feel Reach with hands and arms Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections Climb or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk or hear Taste or smell Exposure to latex Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens Possible exposure to various drugs, chemicals, infectious or biological hazards Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment Vision Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. About Us
Brookdale is a Great Place to Be Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for residents and families Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members Entertaining events and gatherings for connections in groups and 1:1 settings Industry leader in clinical care Nationwide company with over 675 communities, offering opportunities to grow and learn in senior living Extensive corporate support including a robust training program Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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