Executive Chef at Quail Park – Lynnwood, Washington

Chef | Cook
Quail Park of Lynnwood

Quail Park of Lynnwood currently has an opening for a Executive Chef on our Signature Dining Team. Our team manages the entire dining experience of our seniors ensuring that meals are presented in a clean and attractive manner and that residents, both new and old, feel welcome.

What You'll Do:
Chef | Cook

• Support Director of Signature Dining in creating and monitoring kitchen team member schedules and creates daily assignments to ensure efficient and effective meal preparation, service, and clean-up
• Support Director of Signature Dining with maintaining department within budgetary guidelines
• Support Director of Signature Dining in ordering, monitoring, and maintaining adequate inventory of food, kitchen, and dining supplies and equipment.
• Maintain knowledge base of current OSHA, and local and state regulatory agency guidelines and ensures that kitchen and food service program maintain regulatory compliance
• Responsible for training and directing all kitchen team members during shift
• When necessary, fill in for Director of Signature Dining or Dining Room Manager
• Assist Dining Room Manager with direction of serving staff as needed
• Assists with cleaning duties as required
• Must be able to perform physical duties of position with or without reasonable accommodate including standing for 2-3 hours at a time and occasionally lifting 25-50lbs.

What We're Looking For:
Chef | Cook

• Minimum of 3 years food service experience with progressively increasing responsibility, with at least 1-year supervisory experience
• Previous experience in either hotel, restaurant, or senior living setting preferred
• Completion of certified culinary arts training preferred
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement menus that include variety, interest and appeal while also meeting the nutritional needs of the senior population
• Demonstrated understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations
• Must be ablet to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to effectively communicate with residents, guests, staff, and vendors
• Proficiency in basic computer skills
• Must meet all health-related and/or food-handling requirements pertaining to local and state regulatory agencies
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler’s credentials

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
• Retirement Plan Contribution Match
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Team Member Meals

And more! See our benefits here!

Why Join Us?
Quail Park of Lynnwood / Living Care Lifestyles offers a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. You'll be part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our residents, providing compassionate care that honors their dignity and individuality.
Ready to take the next step in your career and join our team of dedicated professionals? Apply today and be a part of something truly rewarding!
Salary: $80,168.40 - $87,000

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