YOU. BELONG. HERE.
AgeWell Solvere Living, is growing in the Henderson, Nevada area and is a place where compassion, and personal growth come together. We foster a welcoming, family-like environment where you are supported, encouraged to develop your skills, and celebrated for the meaningful contributions you make every day.
Joining our team means being part of a culture that values connection, empowers you to reach your full potential, and makes a real difference in the lives of our residents.
You're Next Culinary Masterpiece Isn't in a Restaurant!
Imagine a place where every dish you create brings joy, sparks memories, and nourishes the soul. A place where your culinary creativity is celebrated, not just your ability to follow recipes. That place is Solara Henderson and we’re looking for a top-notch EXECUTIVE CHEF like you to lead the team, help others reach their fullest potential, and provide the best culinary experience possible for our customers.
In this role you will:
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Craft menus that are fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, designed specifically for independent living seniors.
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Lead a passionate team that shares your commitment to excellence.
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Delight residents with every meal, from comforting classics to inventive seasonal creations.
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Make a real impact every day—your food becomes part of someone’s happiest moments.
The Ideal Candidate:
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Lives and breathes culinary artistry.
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Thrives on creating memorable dining experiences.
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Balances creativity with nutrition, understanding the unique needs of seniors.
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Inspires and leads a team with professionalism and passion.
What’s in it for you?
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Full creative freedom to design menus and signature dishes.
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Competitive salary, benefits, and a culture that values your talent.
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The rare opportunity to combine hospitality, creativity, and purpose in one role.
If you’re ready to transform everyday meals into extraordinary experiences, we would love to meet you. Apply today so we can schedule a time to connect and learn more!
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Purpose:
The Executive Chef has overall responsibility for the daily operations of the culinary
services department. This position is responsible for performing all duties in a
professional manner at all times and in compliance with established Community
policies & procedures. The Executive Chef ensures that
Residents are provided a high-quality culinary experience and that the kitchen
services areas are adequately staffed and that the highest quality standards
are met. The Executive Chef prepares and services meals in a safe
and appetizing manner that is in compliance with dietary standards and
Community food-related policies & procedures. The Executive Chef may also be called upon to create, price, and execute menus for community and private resident events.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall financial and operational functions related
to dining room service and culinary operations.
- Creates and plans weekly menus for the IL Communities.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation
regulations.
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas.
- Conducts routine safety and sanitation inspections utilizing the self-inspection
document of dining room, food storage areas, chemical storage areas, and food
receiving area. Communicates “action items” to VP Food and Beverage, Plant
Operations Director and Executive Director.
- Demonstrates attention to detail with regard to food quality,
presentation, and dining room environmental standards.
- Develops and maintains food service quality, objectives, and standards.
- Develops and maintains a good working relationship with Community
administrative team members, as well as networking with other communities to
assure that the services offered can be properly maintained to meet the needs
of the Residents.
- Prepares all monthly food service reports.
- Maintains food and supply expenses to budget or forecast.
- Places orders for food and supplies through authorized vendors.
- Completes physical food and supply inventories prior to placing orders.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the
operations in food and beverage services.
- Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the Executive Director
concerning the operations of the food service department in the Community.
- Maintains daily log of freezer, refrigeration, dishwasher, 3 compartment
sink and hot and cold food holding temperatures.
- Assures that the Community kitchen is maintained in a clean and safe
manner, ensuring that high-quality food service safety and sanitation standards
are met.
- Supports the Community sales efforts with catering agendas for marketing
events and is responsible to provide catering services for Community-wide
programs and authorized private Resident affairs, etc. Utilizing the community
event form to ensure proper communication regarding all events.
- Follows
all emergency procedures.
- Understands
all safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure that
there is always a 72-hour emergency food and drinking water supply and
disposable supply per regulations.
- Exhibits
a sincere enthusiasm for working with the Community’s senior population.
- Is
creative, energetic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team oriented.
- Displays
patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition with team members
and residents.
- Promotes
the AgeWell Solvere Living managed community in a positive manner and
effectively communicates community values to residents, visitors, and team
members.
- Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent
resident care information to ensure resident rights are protected.
- Manages
departmental staffing and labor costs, including overtime.
- Recruits,
orientates, trains and evaluates all culinary services staff.
- Assures
dining room services provider is performing contract-specific
responsibilities.
- Responsible
for overseeing culinary services calendar with regard to holidays and
requested special events.
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Degree
in Culinary Arts preferred.
- 3
to 5 years’ previous experience in leading a fine dining experience.
- Must
have a Serve Safe certification or become certified within 90 days of hire
date.
- Must
have basic knowledge of food preparation procedures, proper dining room
service etiquette, as well as related Health Department regulations and
guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
- Basic
knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), as
well as familiarity with the Internet and its search tools.
- Strong
organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal
supervision.
- Results oriented.
- Customer service orientation.
- A proven team player.
- Physically
able to bend and reach.
- Physically
able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds as needed.
- Physically
able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability
to work in a hot/humid environment for extended periods of time.
- Can
determine food quality and palatability through taste and smell.