Executive Chef

What We Do

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is an active, relaxed Life Plan Community in Gainesville, Florida. We offer a full continuum of health care, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory support, skilled nursing, and home care. Our community offers an unprecedented lifestyle of comfort and convenience with a rich array of services and amenities focused on optimal wellbeing.

Full Time Exempt

• University of Florida partnership with community discounts and access to opportunities through the Gator One UF
• OH, I CAN! Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Pay Every Other Week
• Licensure Reimbursement for Clinical Positions
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Retirement and Investing Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off Accrual
• 6 Paid Holidays and 1 Additional Floating Holiday
• Annual Employee Recognition Gifts
• You Make a Difference Award Recognition
• Milestone Service Awards
• Staff Uniform Credits
• Ticketsat Work Benefit Program

Imagine a rewarding career helping others. Working at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is rewarding and fun. No matter your title, your days are spent among a community of residents enjoying retirement to the fullest. When you leave after your workday, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and joy since you are part of the community and residents’ lives.

No matter the position you are searching for, there is ample opportunity to impact this community. We value our staff and would love the chance to make Oak Hammock more than a job but a worthwhile experience to remember.

The Executive Chef must have relevant restaurant industry and previous kitchen and management experience, be self-motivated, creative, has good leadership skills, someone who can spot problems and resolve them quickly while holding a high work and safety standards. Will collaborate with the Director of Dining Experiences and assist with enforcement of all food safety policies and procedures. Oversee day to day culinary operations and supervise production of daily specials while delegating tasks, spot checking product for quality, and assisting on the line during peak service times.

Motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and sectors. Assist with menu development and implementation including creating daily and weekly specials, updating always available menu when appropriate, creating special event menus, meeting with Oak Hammock residents to plan catering menus and holiday parties.

Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented. Ensures efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production. Consistently maintains and checks standards for quality, cost, eye appeal and flavor.

• High school diploma/GED required (Two-year culinary degree preferred)
• 7+ years’ experience in a management and Executive Kitchen Position
• Demonstrated knowledge of current restaurant industry trends
• Must possess culinary creativity as well as flexibility.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal food sanitation regulations
• Comfortable providing direction and supervision to kitchen staff.
• Must possess strong professional communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. This individual will need to be empathetic, energetic and have an affinity for working with the senior population. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Have Authorization to work in the U.S.
• All applicants must complete and successfully pass a Level I and Level II Background Check and Drug Screening.