Executive Chef – Senior Living

Executive Chef – Senior Living

Join our team as an Executive Chef at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, MN. Pay is $56,000 to $65,000 per year, with credit given for verified experience, plus holiday pay. This is a full-time leadership opportunity where you'll oversee culinary operations and create exceptional dining experiences that enhance the lives of our residents.

What you'll do

• Lead daily culinary operations and maintain compliance with food service regulations
• Plan menus, manage food ordering, and coordinate meals for special events
• Promote high-quality, from-scratch cooking using fresh, flavorful ingredients
• Establish and maintain recipe standards, portion control, and food presentation
• Monitor meal quality to ensure resident preferences and dietary needs are met
• Conduct daily rounds to support staff performance, safety, and sanitation standards
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations
• Build relationships with residents and gather feedback to continually improve dining services
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary food preparation and storage areas
• Assist with department planning, budgeting, and operational goals
• Train, mentor, and motivate culinary team members
• Participate in ongoing professional development

What you'll need

Required:

• Certified Food Protection Manager certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in culinary arts, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a chef
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Preferred:

• Previous leadership experience in a senior living, healthcare, or hospitality environment
• Experience managing kitchen operations, budgets, and staff development

Pay and benefits

• $56,000 to $65,000 per year, with credit given for verified experience
• Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

Full-time position with rotating weekends and holidays.

Next steps

Apply today. We aim to respond to every applicant within 48 hours.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.