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Do you love the creativity of being a Chef but hate the late nights and hectic weekends? With thousands of recipes to choose from, and the ability to add your own, Brookdale is the place for you. Quality is what we pride ourselves on, and listening to our residents in the development of our menus is key. If you are passionate about leading a team, have high expectations when it comes to sanitation and food safety, and would enjoy making a positive impact on the lives of seniors, then this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Apply with us today to experience the uniqueness of senior living dining.

Now Available! Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for Hourly Associates (outside of CA).

Brookdale Northbrook is hiring an Executive Chef for their growing team! A Senior Living specializing in Assisted Living and Independent Living.

Located near 294 Express Way in Northbrook.

Brookdale is a GREAT place to further your career!

Make Lives Better Including Your Own!

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Our community thrives off of our family-like atmosphere. Everyone is family here, so join our collaborative A-Team and change the lives of seniors every day!

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations of the kitchen and ensuring the highest quality food products. You will directly supervise and train kitchen personnel on all related culinary activities, oversee meal presentation and portion control, select recipes, prepare and coordinate all meals, create new dishes, develop recipes, and establish quality standards.

You will also be responsible for estimating food consumption, requisitioning food purchases, monitoring inventory, maintaining budget compliance, and assisting in hiring, training, scheduling, and disciplining associates. Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adherence to health department code requirements is essential.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above-referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, And Other Special Requirements: ServSafe Certified. Obtain/hold any local, state, and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information: $64,060 - $81,600 / year.

• Full suite of health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for Hourly Associates (outside of CA).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Pet Insurance.
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits.
• Variety of Associate Discounts.
• Advance Nursing Career Opportunity.
• HSA/Health Savings Account.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts).
• Dental Plan Options.
• Vision insurance.

• Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Two to four years related experience and/or training.
• ServSafe Certified.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary skills and food preparation principles.
• Ability to lead and supervise a diverse group of people.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Ability to coordinate daily production of menus and recipes.
• Excellent cooking skills.
• Ability to develop creative recipes and menus.
• Understanding and application of sanitation principles.