Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is currently accepting applications for an Executive Chef to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

Tired of the long, unpredictable hours in the restaurant industry? At Merrill Gardens, you’ll have a dependable schedule, so you can focus on creating exceptional meals and still have time for yourself and your loved ones.

If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

Our Executive Chefs are responsible for:

• Being the community leader responsible for managing all aspects of the dining program with the highest level of customer service.
• Overseeing all staffing and inventory/budget control for the community dining program.
• Maintaining a strong presence in the dining room to ensure quality and resident satisfaction.
• Scheduling and supervising all food preparation activities.
• Establishing and preparing menu items from approved recipes and initiating creative menu items for regional and resident preferences.
• Overseeing training and development of dining program team members.
• Providing accurate and timely reports to management, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

If you are someone with:

• BS or Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, preferred.
• 7 years of food service experience and 2 years management experience minimum.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper storage and handling procedures.
• Proper certification as required by state and local statutes.
• Ability to complete Merrill Gardens’ Food Service certification courses (i.e. ServSafe) and full understanding of HACCP requirements.

The pay range for this position will vary based on qualifications, experience, education/additional licensure, and other objective factors. Hiring at the maximum is not typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Consider applying to become an Executive Chef with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Highly competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Holidays.
• Free daily meal.
• Stable career with a long-term commitment to team members.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Tuition reimbursement.

• BS or Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, preferred.
• 7 years of food service experience and 2 years of management experience minimum.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage and handling procedures.
• Proper certification as required by state and local statutes.
• Ability to complete food service certification courses and understanding of HACCP requirements.