Executive Chef ($2,000 Sign-on Bonus)

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Position Overview

Bella Vista is seeking a talented, compassionate, and motivated Executive Chef to enrich the lives of our residents through nutritious, well-prepared meals. This leadership role is ideal for someone who is passionate about senior care, skilled in culinary and kitchen operations, and thrives in a collaborative, service-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership

• Oversee and/or prepare quality meals, with attention to presentation and portion control.
• Utilizes standardized recipes and prints menus, recipes, production and prep sheets, utilizing the tools available through the Martin Bros. website.
• Works with the Culinary Director to strategize menus, prepare holiday menus and prepare food for special events.
• Conduct daily pre-meal briefings with servers to review menu details and expectations.
  
  

Team Supervision & Training

• In collaboration with the Culinary Director, hires, trains and mentors culinary staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing coverage for every shift and address performance issues in alignment with HR policies.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to maintain a high standard of culinary excellence.
  
  

Kitchen Operations & Compliance

• Maintain clean, organized, and properly rotated stock rooms, coolers, and freezers.
• Ensure food is labeled, dated, and stored per local, state, and county health codes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation and ensure kitchen equipment is in good working condition.
  
  

Inventory & Budgeting

• Assist in food ordering and inventory control to ensure adequate supplies while adhering to daily food cost budgets.
• Apply waste reduction and food recycling strategies to minimize loss.
• Support loss prevention practices and proper use of cleaning chemicals.
  
  

Resident & Community Engagement

• Interact with residents daily to gather feedback and enhance satisfaction.
• Assist in planning and executing special dining events and themed meals.
• Participate in the Manager on Duty program as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or Food Service is preferred, but not required.
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a healthcare setting is preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience in long-term care or senior living environments (preferred).
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to food quality, resident satisfaction, and a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Customer-service driven with a warm, professional demeanor.
  
  

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