Executive Chef

Job Details

Job Details

Job Ref:
R0061030
Location:
Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living, 3235 Mill Vista Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Category:
Chef

Location:

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living

Job Description

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, just 15 minutes southwest of Denver, Colorado.  We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing. 

Our Erickson Senior Living communities deliver an exceptional dining experience and plenty of variety to our residents. We offer our residents: restaurant-style dining, from-scratch cooking, multiple onsite restaurants, intimate dining venues, increased daily menu options, in-the-moment cooking, fresh flavorful food, and chef-inspired culinary creations.

We are looking for an Executive Chef who brings their passion for great food, teamwork, and culinary experience to join our team of award-winning chefs and dining management talent. We are looking for a strong hospitality experience and a proven track record of success that will help drive our innovative Signature Menu Dining Programs which include from-scratch cooking and chef-inspired culinary creations.

Compensation:

  • Commensurate with experience starting at $75,000 annually

What we offer:

  • Employees working 30 hours or more per week, are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, dependent care, IVF treatments, adoption assistance, pet insurance, and paid time off: In accordance with applicable state law.
  • Employees are eligible for full medical benefits starting from the first month of their employment
  • Education assistance, certification reimbursement, paid CEUs, and student loan refinancing partnership programs
  • Employees over 18 years of age are eligible for 401k, with the company contributing up to 3% once eligible
  • A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.

How you will impact our mission and growth:

  • Ensure the efficiency and quality of food purchasing, receiving, storage, and preparation (from pre-preparation to plate presentation), sanitation of the production areas, and direct supervision of all food production staff (and utility staff where applicable) within budgetary parameters. 
  • Supervise, implement and maintain core menus and recipe management system and BOH computer system.
  • Maintain proper procedures to maintain kitchen/equipment sanitation. Responsible for monthly internal sanitation audit.
  • Comply with all federal and state regulations pertaining to food handling/production (Health Department/HAACP).
  • Partner with Unit Manager to ensure issues with food production, preparation and presentation are resolved.
  • Ensure optimum food quality/presentation.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with residents through dining room visits and meetings.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you will need:

  • Certification from a culinary training program or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years proven track record as Executive Chef 
  • ServSafe certified preferred
  • Possess creative skills in food preparation and presentation
  • Proven time management and organizational skills

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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