Chef De Cuisine

Job Description

The Chef de Cuisine at First Colonial Inn supervises the preparation of all meals for residents, guests, and associates. This position is an integral part of our Heart of House team, working side by side with our culinarians to ensure the highest quality meals are prepared and served daily through a variety of dining venues while maintaining exceptional sanitation and cleanliness standards.

 

As a culinary leader, the Chef de Cuisine oversees daily kitchen operations, inspires excellence, and fosters a culture of teamwork, quality, and hospitality. This role ensures every meal is prepared with care, consistency, and attention to detail, creating exceptional dining experiences that enhance the lives of our residents, guests, and associates. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about culinary excellence, we invite you to join our team.

 

 

 

Schedule: Varies between 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM*Most shifts will be 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM to support our busiest meal periods, lunch and dinner.*Weekend and holiday availability requiredSalary Range: $68,000 - $80,000 annually (DOE)

Paid Vacation / Sick Time /  7 Paid HolidaysExcellent - Medical / Dental / Vision Benefits / 401K

Free Meal each shift

 

*This position is responsible and required for extra shift coverage when needed as they are responsible for the BOH schedule.

 

 

 

What will I do every day?

• Instruct and educate culinary associates in diverse cuisines and new cooking equipment
• Manage and improve resident and family satisfaction and loyalty using a variety of listening andlearning methods, process improvement, and the anticipation of and responsiveness to needs and concerns
• Create exciting seasonal menu(s) in collaboration with the Culinary Services Director
• Mentor and grow dining associates
• Perform daily quality assurance testing on raw goods, plated foods and prepared meals
• Maintain excellent sanitation and cleanliness

 

 

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• A passion for excellence
• Be a great team player
• Be a progressive and creative thinker
• Have a culinary certification
• A minimum of five years professional culinary experience in quantity food production, menu writing and kitchen management

 

 

Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?

• A current Food Handler’s Certificate is required

 

 

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental 
• Matching 401k 
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

 

What do we do?

 

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates.  Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

 

 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements

 

 

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer