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- CPR Certification
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Executive Chef - Senior Living

Ovation -
Washington, UT

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Menu design
Kitchen health and safety standards
Assisting with meal planning
Food preparation for special diets
Food service health code compliance
ServSafe
Kitchen knives
Food Safety Manager Certification
HIPAA
Experience working with individuals with specific dietary needs
Team management
Managing kitchen staff
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Clinical confidentiality policies
Meal planning
Food Handler Certification

Full Job Description

Executive Chef

Status: Full-time

Ovation Sienna Hills, 1525 East Ovation Place, Washington, Utah 84780

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com

Job Summary

An Executive Chef in senior living oversees all culinary operations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. This includes menu planning, staff management, budget administration, and regulatory compliance to provide high-quality, nutritious, and engaging dining experiences tailored to varying dietary needs.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

Create rotating, seasonal menus for independent living (restaurant-style dining), assisted living, and texture-modified or specialized diets for memory care residents.
Ensure all meals meet dietary guidelines, nutritional standards, and state regulatory requirements for senior care facilities.
Adapt dining environments and menus to support residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia, utilizing visual cues, finger-food options, and adaptive dining equipment as needed.
Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor culinary and dining room staff. Conduct regular culinary training and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
Lead regular food committees and resident council meetings to gather feedback. Adjust menus and service styles to maximize resident satisfaction.
Manage food and supply costs within established budgetary parameters. Oversee ordering, inventory control, and waste management.
Maintain the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness, food storage, and equipment maintenance in accordance with ServSafe and local health department codes.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

3–5 years of culinary management experience, preferably in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare.
Culinary degree from an accredited institution (e.g., ACF certified) or equivalent extensive experience.
ServSafe Manager certification required. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) highly preferred.
Deep understanding of therapeutic diets (diabetic, low-sodium, renal, dysphagia/pureed).
Proficient knife skills, large-batch cooking, recipe standardization, and menu planning.
High levels of patience and empathy (essential for memory care residents), strong organizational abilities, and adaptable communication skills.
Food safety certification and Food Handler State Card required.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.

Benefits

At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)

Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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