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Culinary Director/Executive Chef

Tribute at Black Hill
Germantown, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

Job Description

Job Description

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 (formerly Cadence) is hiring a talented and experienced Director of Culinary Experience (Executive Chef) for our premier retirement community, Tribute at Black Hill.

The Director of Culinary Experience (Executive Chef) oversees the community's dining services operations and our residents' dining experience. This includes but is not limited to food procurement, preparation, and service; menu building; financial management of food and supplies and labor budget; hiring, training, and managing 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, and Vision insurance.
  • Basic Life Insurance covered by the employer.
  • 401K Plan with company match.
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays.
  • 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 community kitchen and dining venues.
  • Manages and supervises all culinary services staff (BOH and FOH), including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy.
  • Menu planning and executing 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 food, supplies, and labor spending.
  • Work with the staff and residents to plan and develop recipes and menus based on residents' preferences and monthly budgets.
  • Ensure resident and family member satisfaction is maintained.
  • Responsible for planning, preparing, and executing special events and theme meals.

    • If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat :

    Education and certifications :

  • A Culinary degree is preferred, or a combination of education and experience is required.
  • Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certification) with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.

    • Experience, Competencies, and Skills :

  • 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.
  • 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 experience is a plus!
  • Outstanding communication skills and the ability to motivate.
  • Compassion for our residents and a strong passion for excellence.

    • About COGIR Management USA :

    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!

    Apply today and become part of the Cogir Family!

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