Chef - Highgate at Bellingham

LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OURTEAM.

A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive,holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people arehappiest when they can make their own choices. We provide opportunities forphysical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritualinvolvement, and fun. We treat our residents and our team members like family. This opportunity will allow you to positivelyimpact the quality of life for over 700 seniors and their families.

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Areyou passionate about food? Do younurture those you care for through your cooking? Do you believe creating foodis both a science and an art? If so, maybe this is an opportunity for you. Weare looking for the right person to oversee and implement the culinary programfor our residents. We specialize inassisted living and memory care. Highgate Senior Living's mission is to devoteourselves to help each resident live a life of purpose and each of us plays acrucial role in doing so. We operate communities in the western US and areseeking the right Executive Chef to join our team. Come help us create an environment thatpromotes a sense of well-being and the feeling of true community in a gracious,homelike setting. This position is fulltime and isresponsible to provide a culinary experience for our residents that engages allfive senses in the most pleasant ways to nourish both the body and the soul.

The successful candidate will be motivated by service, an organized anddetail-oriented individual with a positive and self-motivated attitude. Youmust have good communication skills and be willing to work hard. This can be a great opportunity for those chefsthat have a passion for food creation and are looking for a new industry withan exciting career path. If you aretired of long nights, spending all weekend at work, and a high stress workenvironment, this may be just the change you need to keep that passionignited. Our industry needs heart driven, committed professionalsthat enjoy working in service to others while sharpening their skills andknowledge necessary for a long term, deeply satisfying profession. We support internal promotions for our teammembers. We also evaluate a person’sunique skill sets and recognize different levels of professional experiencewhen considering candidates for the role.

SKILLS NEEDED:

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individuallyand in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels
• Exceptional culinary skills thatdemonstrate innovation, creativity, and thoughtfulness
• Advanced safety awareness in workhabits and the ability to promote a safe work environment in the kitchen
• Proficient in table service etiquette
• Menu creation skills that incorporateboth proper nutrition and good diversity combined with creative flair
• Awareness of food safety, infectioncontrol, and cleanliness standards
• Expert skills with varied cookingtechniques and the desire to teach and train others these skills
• Calm demeanor in times of pressure andthe ability manage the environment during stressful situations
• Business acumen to manage culinarylabor, purchasing and procurement, and equipment maintenance
• Team player with ability to developstrong working relationships along with customer service focus
• Ability to adapt/respond quickly tothe needs and preferences of our residents
• An understanding or the willingness togain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to helpresidents with dementia still live with purpose
• Leadership capability to build,motivate and manage teams of people

RELATABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experiences where you have overseen the production and delivery of a culinary program
• Past culinary roles where you havebeen asked to deliver highest quality service
• Culinary opportunities you had thatinclude serving seniors or other vulnerable populations
• Previous culinary service-based leadershippositions in healthcare, hospitality, or hotels
• Prior volunteer work or other work withvulnerable groups of people
• Internships and special programs orassignments that have honed your culinary skill set
• Leadership roles in the culinaryprofession

QUALIFICATIONS:

1- At least 21 years of age

2- A combination of education andexperience that supports Executive Chef status

3- Current negative TB test

4- Knowledgeable in, or can quicklylearn, various regulatory standards for the kitchen

5- Willingness to learn how to work in ahealthcare/assisted living environment

6- ServeSafe certified or able to obtainwithin 60 days of hire

7- Ability to pass criminalrecord/background check

8- Good time management skills

9- Must be able to work wellindependently with little oversight

As an organization we offer our team members agood benefits package, the ability to be heard, have their opinions count andthe opportunity to innovate. Ourcompensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing,tenure and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration. The starting hourly wage range for thisposition is $28.00 to $35.00 per hour. Apassion for your work and a commitment to serving others are essential jobqualifications. This is an opportunityto work in a booming industry that is constantly evolving and is making apositive impact for seniors every day. We are a healthcare company and beingvaccinated against COVID-19 is preferred. If you want to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to connectwith us.