Executive Chef

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join our culinary team at HallKeen Assisted Living Communities LLC in Sunapee, NH.

About the Role:

The Executive Chef will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals for our residents. This includes ensuring that all food is prepared and presented according to our community standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Collaborate with the Food Service Director to maintain resident satisfaction with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicate needs to the Food Service Director.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration, and freezer temperatures.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Adhere to standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.

Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment
• Serve Safe Certification
• Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs

Compensation: The estimated annual salary for this position is $45,000-$55,000, depending on experience.