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Culinary Director/Executive Chef

Solista Senior Living by Cogir Oregon
Milwaukie, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!

What can you expect?

Cogir Senior Living is hiring a talented and experienced Director of Culinary Experience (Executive Chef) in one of our beautiful retirement communities in Oregon, part of our Solista Independent Living portfolio.

Our Director of Culinary Experience (Executive Chef) is responsible for the overall dining services operations and dining experience of our residents. This includes but is not limited to procurement, preparation, and service of food, menu building, financial management of food and supplies, and labor budget; hiring, training, and management of dining services team members; inventory, control, and regulatory compliance.

If you seek a highly-rewarding career where you can make a difference every day, and you're driven by excellence and passion for serving others, then look no further, and apply today!

What Cogir has to offer you?

  • Competitive salary, training, and growth opportunities!
  • An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
  • Heath, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
  • 401K Plan with company match.
  • Paid Vacation and sick leave.
  • Paid Holidays off.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program and more!

What will you do as the Director of Culinary Experience?

  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations and staffing of the kitchen and dining venues of the community.
  • Manages and supervises all culinary services staff including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy.
  • Planning and execution of all menus, 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 that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to company standards and with state and / or local health code requirements.
  • Understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the culinary services department including producing written documentation of monthly spending on food, supplies, and labor.
  • Work with the staff and residents in the planning and development of recipes and menus based on residents' preferences and monthly budgets.
  • Ensure resident and family member satisfaction is maintained.
  • Responsible for planning, preparation, and execution of special events, and theme meals.
  • If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat :

  • Positive team player mentality and passion for serving seniors !
  • Culinary education preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in food preparation, as well as 2 years of front-of-the-house operations.
  • A minimum of 3 years of progressive management experience as an Executive Chef.
  • Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certification) with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.
  • Experience with restaurant openings is a plus.
  • Previous experience working in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), or Senior Living experience is a plus!
  • About COGIR Management USA :

    COGIR Management USA, headquartered in Scottsdale manages nearly 90 senior living communities across 11 states and we continue growing. Every Cogir community is a unique and dynamic place, shaped by the residents themselves and led by an empowered on-site executive team. We promote local leadership, so decisions are made on-site, quickly, and in the best interests of the community.

    We are proud to be a leader in the senior housing industry nationwide, providing an exceptional quality of care, amenities, and team culture, where our residents and team members thrive. Our residents enjoy a meaningful lifestyle with individualized support that promotes continuing independence and quality of life. Our team identity is based on three pillars : Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. We offer a unique lifestyle approach to our living situation and are a company committed to continuing to improve.

    Apply today and become part of the Cogir Family!

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