Executive Chef

Executive Chef

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Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more

The Executive Chef leads the community’s dining operations, delivering an exceptional culinary experience that enhances the lives of our residents. This role oversees all aspects of the kitchen and dining program, including menu development, food procurement, meal preparation, and service. The Executive Chef is responsible for managing food, supply, and labor budgets; hiring, training, and guiding a high‑performing dining team; maintaining inventory controls;

and ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Responsible for day‑to‑day operations and staffing of the community kitchen and dining venues.
• Manage and supervise all culinary services staff (BOH and FOH), including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy.
• Menu planning and execution of meal preparation and events, assisting staff with back and front‑of‑the‑house operations as needed.
• Maintain inventory control of food, beverages, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored, and served according to company standards and state/local health code requirements.
• Understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the culinary services department, documenting monthly food, supplies, and labor spending.
• Collaborate with staff and residents to plan and develop recipes and menus tailored to residents’ preferences and monthly budgets.
• Ensure resident and family member satisfaction is maintained.
• Plan, prepare, and execute special events and themed meals.

• A Culinary degree is preferred, or a combination of education and experience is required.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in food preparation.
• At least 3 years of progressive management experience as an Executive Chef with an understanding of front‑of‑the‑house operations and service.
• Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certification) with knowledge of kitchen sanitation and food codes.
• Experience with restaurant openings is a plus.
• Experience with special events and banquets is a plus.
• Successful history of building teams and meeting financial goals.
• Creativity and experience in menu development.
• Previous experience working in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), Senior Living, or hotel settings is a plus.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to motivate.
• Compassion for residents and a strong passion for excellence.

$70,000

Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities