Executive Chef
Eden Senior Care
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Salary:
$60,000
-
$70,000
per year
Contract type: Full time
– Independent / Assisted Living Community
Location: Bella Vista of Eden, an Eden Senior Care Community
Organization: Eden Senior Care
About Us
Founded in 2016, Eden Senior Care is a growing healthcare management company focused on operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living communities across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our mission is to empower each community to succeed by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the tools needed to achieve exceptional resident care. We value our team members and the personal experiences of our residents and their families.
Position Overview
Bella Vista of Eden is seeking a talented, compassionate, and motivated Executive Chef to enrich the lives of our residents through nutritious, well-prepared meals. This leadership role is ideal for someone who is passionate about senior care, skilled in kitchen operations, and thrives in a collaborative, service-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership
Location: Bella Vista of Eden, an Eden Senior Care Community
Organization: Eden Senior Care
About Us
Founded in 2016, Eden Senior Care is a growing healthcare management company focused on operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living communities across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our mission is to empower each community to succeed by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the tools needed to achieve exceptional resident care. We value our team members and the personal experiences of our residents and their families.
Position Overview
Bella Vista of Eden is seeking a talented, compassionate, and motivated Executive Chef to enrich the lives of our residents through nutritious, well-prepared meals. This leadership role is ideal for someone who is passionate about senior care, skilled in kitchen operations, and thrives in a collaborative, service-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership
- Oversee the preparation and quality of breakfast, lunch, and dinner with attention to presentation and portion control.
- Prepare meals using standardized recipes and coordinate prep for upcoming days.
- Conduct daily pre-meal briefings with servers to review menu details and expectations.
- Hire, train, schedule, and mentor culinary staff.
- Ensure adequate staffing coverage for every shift and address performance issues in alignment with HR policies.
- Provide on-the-job training and guidance to maintain a high standard of culinary excellence.
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly rotated stock rooms, coolers, and freezers.
- Ensure food is labeled, dated, and stored per local, state, and county health codes.
- Maintain cleanliness and ensure kitchen equipment is in good working condition.
- Assist in food ordering and inventory control to ensure adequate supplies while adhering to daily food cost budgets.
- Apply waste reduction and food recycling strategies to minimize loss.
- Support loss prevention practices and proper use of cleaning chemicals.
- Interact with residents daily to gather feedback and enhance satisfaction.
- Assist in planning and executing special dining events and themed meals.
- Participate in the Manager on Duty program as needed.
- Certified Dietary Manager or an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or Food Service is a plus, but not required.
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a healthcare setting is preferred, but not required.
- Prior experience in long-term care or senior living environments (preferred).
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
- Commitment to food quality, resident satisfaction, and a clean, safe kitchen environment.
- Customer-service driven with a warm, professional demeanor.
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