Head Cook

4 months ago


Bremerton, United States Cascade Living Group Full time
Cascade Living is committed to the quality of life around us, as individuals and as a company. You'll find that we're different as our focus is to create a culture of wellness and purposeful living for both residents and employees alike. This is why our motto is:

The Difference Between Living and Living Well...

Cascades of Bremerton (independent living, assisted living, memory care) provides care for residents and their families all over the region, including Port Orchard, Belfair, Silverdale, Gig Harbor, and Port Townsend. We invite you to learn more about us and meet the team at:

www.cascadesofbremerton.com/about/meet-our-team

As the Head Cook (Executive Cook) you will consistently provide a fine dining experience to residents of the senior living community in accordance with Cascade Living Group policies and procedures to ensure that 5-star quality food service is provided at all times. Live by the mission and value statements of Cascade Living Group in all elements of providing services.

What you can expect to do as a Head Cook (Executive Cook) for Cascades of Bremerton:
•Responsible for assisting the Dining Services Director in ensuring that standards of meal quality, flavor, presentation, and cost are consistently attained.
•This position leads and directs the back-of-the-house staff and oversees the operations of the main kitchen, including menu development, inventory and purchasing of supplies, and cost control.

What Cascades of Bremerton look for in an Head Cook (Executive Chef):
•Associate degree in the Culinary Arts and 3 years of experience, or, 7 or more years' experience as a sous or executive chef in high-end, senior living communities, hotels or country clubs.
•Ability to hire, train and manage food service personnel, and provide effective work direction.
•Ability to manage time effectively and set priorities.
•Ability to effectively carry out and implement change.
•Knowledge of culinary terminology.
•Ability to plan menus and bring creativity to the art of food preparation daily.
•Ability to accurately follow and expand menus.
•Extremely skilled in culinary techniques, including menu design, food preparation and artistic food design.
•Ability to operate kitchen and food equipment.
•Ability to operate computer equipment for data entry and retrieval.
•Experience and/or knowledge of special diets and meal preparation for large groups.
•Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks, and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
•Daily dedicated focus on sanitation, organization, and safety.

$21.00- $25.00/hour
Depending on Experience

Job Type:

Full Time

Below are some of the CLG benefit offerings:
  • Competitive wages
  • Career Pathways
  • Health Insurance (for those eligible)
  • Voluntary benefits (Disability, Accident, Life)
  • 401K (with company match)
  • Pay advances
  • Perks at Work Discount Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Longevity Bonuses

As an inclusive workplace, everyone is welcomed at Cascade Living. We are an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. All offers of employment are conditioned on passing a background check.