Executive Chef Senior Living

REAL Food re-fined.

Executive Chef - Senior Living Location: Plano TX 75093

Compensation: $86000-$95000 annually 5% bonus eligibility Full-Time

Schedule:Full-time varied

Job Summary

As the Executive Chef in our senior living community youll lead a dedicated culinary team to create nutritious delicious meals that bring comfort and joy to our residents. Youll directly oversee and be hands-on with kitchen operations. Youll plan menus that meet special (sometimes medical) dietary needs manage inventory and budgets and ensure a safe welcoming dining experience with an extra dash of customer service thrown in! This role blends creativity leadership and compassion to make every meal meaningful and gives you the opportunity to put our Vision into Action by Providing Real Food and Genuine Service while building Enduring Relationships.

What Youll Do

• Curate and design diverse innovative menus centered around scratch-cooked high-quality ingredients.
• Hands-on culinary support as needed throughout the kitchen (expo line cook training production etc.)
• Integrate nutritional elements and cater to diverse dietary preferences.
• Lead and inspire a culinary team to deliver excellence in food preparation presentation and taste.
• Foster a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations ensuring efficiency cleanliness and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Streamline processes to enhance overall operational performance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure a consistent supply of fresh sustainable and locally sourced ingredients.
• Negotiate favorable terms to optimize cost efficiency.
• Interact with customers to understand their preferences and feedback.
• Implement customer-centric strategies to enhance the overall dining experience.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the culinary team.
• Stay informed about industry trends and share insights with the team.
• Collaborate with financial teams to create and manage budgets for the culinary department.
• Exercise strong financial stewardship in all culinary operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Chef Manager senior living experience a plus
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Strong commitment to scratch cooking and using fresh quality ingredients.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Creative flair and a passion for culinary innovation.
• Flexibility to work weekends evenings and holidays as needed
• Alcohol awareness certification state specific
• Successful background check and drug screen state specific
• Health screening and TB tests state specific
• ServSafe Certification and State Food Handlers Card state specific

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes airborne particles and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods lift trays and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions extreme temperatures and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

At Thomas Cuisine our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.

What We Offer!

• Life/Work Integration
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Baby Bonding Leave
  • Paid Elder Care Leave
  • Paid Time Off (Accrued)
  • Paid Holidays

• Health & Wellness
  • 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
  • Prescription Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
  • Voluntary HSA with Company Match
  • Voluntary FSA
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
  • Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships etc.)

• Financial Wellness
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Employee Spouse and/or child(ren) Life Insurance with AD&D
• Plus
  • A supportive collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for growth

Who We Are

Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each people are purposeful they care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.

Our commitment to you

At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships

Required Experience:

Senior IC