Lead Chef

Avery Village -

Are you passionate about creating delicious, nutritious meals and delivering exceptional dining experiences?  Avery Village  Senior Living is seeking a Chef to join our team!

Job Description

As a Lead Chef, you’ll play a key role in supporting and leading the Culinary team in managing all aspects of our culinary and dining department. This includes inventory control, special events planning, ensuring safety and sanitation standards, and maintaining outstanding resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare regular and modified menus following established guidelines.
• Adhere to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Create and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Manage food and non-food inventory to stay within budget guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and sanitation procedures, as evidenced by successful health inspections and audits.
• Oversee proper equipment operation and maintenance while ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
• Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

If you’re ready to bring your culinary expertise to a vibrant senior living community, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference.