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Executive Chef

Givens Highland Farms - Black Mountain, NC

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

  • Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team members!)
  • Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
  • Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
  • Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities

Givens Highland Farms, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC), is hiring for a full-time Executive Chef to support our dining department. Reporting directly to the Dining Services Director, the primary purpose of this position is to provide direct leadership, supervision, technical guidance, and support to the Dining Services Department. You will oversee and direct all activities for the Independent Living Kitchen, and assist with the Health Care Center Kitchen operations as well, all in compliance with Givens policies and vision to assure the highest degree of quality care at all times.

What You'll Do:

  • Directly responsible for IL Kitchen operations and provide support for the HCC Kitchen
  • Responsible for inventory control of all products for Independent Living
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, directing and evaluating staff who work under your authority
  • Monitor and control team member scheduling and developing the work plan to meet budget guidelines
  • Plan menus, develop recipes, and direct production schedule and quantities
  • Responsible for overall department sanitation; ensures that the department meets all local and federal sanitation and food handling codes
  • Works cooperatively and actively with maintenance department to ensure high standards of maintenance of food service areas
  • Inspects foods and meats in storage, checks equipment in cooking area often to assure safety and sanitation standards
  • Assists in the planning and execution of catering events for Givens Highland Farms
  • Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll Need:

  • Minimum 2 years Executive Chef experience in hospitality, multi-unit, medium volume food service operations
  • Culinary degree and/or certificate achievement preferred
  • Knowledge of dietary requirements and restrictions for senior adults
  • Enthusiasm to work in high paced environments
  • Creative mindset with an in depth understanding of cost control
  • Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, & POS systems)
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Compensation is $75,000 - $80,000 annually based on experience, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package.

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.  

 

 

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