Executive Chef

As the Executive Chef at Cascades of the Sierra, you are responsible for consistently providing a fine dining experience to all of our community's residents and their loved ones. In coordination with the Dining Services Director, you will oversee and maintain the smooth operation of all daily food and beverage services, including special events. Our Executive Chef supervises the culinary staff, engages in specialty cooking, preparation, presentation, and serving and is an active participant within community happenings. 

What Cascades of the Sierra look for in an Executive Chef:

• Experience and knowledge of special diets and meal preparation for large groups

• Ability to lead and supervise other staff (management experience preferred but not required)

• Demonstrates problem solving and ability to handle emergent situations 

• Preferred Culinary Arts Degree and related experience

• Ability to manage time effectively and set priorities 

• Effectively implement and carry out change 

• Ability to recruit, hire, train and manage food service personnel, and provide effective direction 

• Skilled in interpersonal communications to effectively interact with staff members and residents

What you can expect to do as the Executive Chef at Cascades of the Sierra:

• Function as Supervisor over cooks and other food service associate

• Maintenance of appropriate sanitation standards in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations

•  Responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory of food products and kitchen supplies

• Plan menus for daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner services, as well as special events 

• Answer resident inquiries and correspondence related to the overall food service operation and dining area

• Coordinate workflow and schedules to ensure that deadlines are met, and that policies and procedures are followed

• Develop and maintain a good working relationship and cooperative attitude with intradepartmental personnel, as well as other departments within the community

Required Certifications:

• Food Workers Card or ServSafe Certificate

$70,000 - $75,000/annually
*Depending on experience 

Job Type:

• Full Time

• Day and Evening Shift Availability Required

• Weekend Availability Required

Cascade Living Group Benefit Offerings:

• Competitive Wages

• Career Pathways

• Health Insurance (for those eligible)

• Voluntary Benefits (Disability, Accident, Life)

• 401k (with company match)

• Payroll advances on earned wages

• Perks at Work Discount Program

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Longevity Bonuses 

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 the Sierra (Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care) provides care for residents and their families coming from all over the region. We invite you to learn more about us at:

https://www.cascadeliving.com/community/cascades-of-the-sierra/

Cascade Living Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All offers of employment are conditioned on passing a background check. 

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 360-979-0149 or [email protected].