Executive Chef

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living

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Executive Chef

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living

Full-timeHighlands Ranch, COOn-siteHealthcarePosted 1 month ago
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About the Role

Join our team as an Executive Chef and bring your passion for exceptional food, collaboration, and culinary excellence to a group of award-winning chefs and dining leaders. We’re seeking a hospitality-driven professional with a proven track record of success who can elevate our innovative Signature Dining Programs. In this role, you’ll lead from the front—championing from-scratch cooking, delivering chef-inspired menus, and creating memorable dining experiences that reflect both creativity and high standards of execution.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure efficient and high-quality food purchasing, preparation, and presentation within budget
  • Supervise all kitchen staff and oversee BOH systems, core menus, and recipe management
  • Maintain kitchen and equipment sanitation; conduct monthly internal sanitation audits
  • Ensure compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (Health Dept./HAACP)
  • Partner with General Manager to address and resolve food production or presentation issues
  • Maintain high standards for food quality and plate presentation ​

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
  • Fine dining experience a plus.
  • Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and food presentation
  • Good knowledge of PC software and POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Compensation

  • Base pay: $80K - $90K/yr

Why this role might be a fit

Wind Crest offers 401(k) with a 3% company match plus shift differentials of $1-$3/hour for evenings, nights, and weekends. As a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Highlands Ranch, you work with residents across independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing—varied experience in one location.

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