Join our team atFountain View at Logan Square as an Executive Chef. Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services Full-time opportunitySame Day Pay! $95,000-$105,000/yearAt Fountain View at Logan Square, we believe that dining is an essential part of the resident experience-bringing comfort, connection, and joy to every meal. Guided by our core values of
Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the Executive Chef leads all culinary operations to ensure high-quality food preparation, exceptional presentation, and a dining experience that reflects hospitality, dignity, and care.
Responsibilities for Executive Chef:- Oversee all culinary operations, including meal preparation, food presentation, menu execution, and dining service standards.
- Provide hands-on daily cooking and ensure consistent quality, creativity, and presentation of all meals served.
- Supervise and support kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations, teamwork, and adherence to culinary standards.
- Oversee sanitation practices, food safety compliance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Collaborate with the dining services team to enhance resident satisfaction and improve the overall dining experience.
- Support menu planning, recipe development, and dietary accommodations to meet resident needs, including therapeutic and specialty diets.
- Monitor food quality, portion control, and inventory usage to maintain consistency and minimize waste.
- Foster a culture of hospitality, respect, and service excellence within the culinary team.
- Participate in dining room programming and ensure alignment between kitchen production and service delivery.
Qualifications for Executive Chef:- ServSafe certification required.
- Servsafe certification
- Strong culinary and catering background required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of culinary experience in fine dining and/or assisted living or healthcare dining environment required.
- Hands-on experience with cooking, food presentation, dining service oversight, sanitation, and customer service required.
- Experience working in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and/or multi-unit food service operation is strongly preferred.
- Kosher culinary experience preferred but not required.
- CDM (Certified Dietary Manager), CFM (Certified Food Manager), or a bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Food Service Management preferred, but not required.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and service in a fast-paced environment.
Our Core Values in ActionPassion - Creating thoughtfully prepared, high-quality meals that bring comfort, enjoyment, and dignity to every resident.
Respect - Honoring residents' dietary needs, preferences, and cultural considerations with care and attentiveness.
Excellence - Delivering exceptional culinary experiences through consistency, creativity, safety, and a commitment to the highest standards of hospitality.
Benefits for Executive Chef - Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
- Health, vision, and dental benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Employee engagement and culture committee
- Company-sponsored life insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP) resources
