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Chef - Orchard Heights at Hamister Group

Orchard Park, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Operations, Menu Development, Dietary Compliance, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Scratch Cooking, Special Diets, Customer Service, Hospitality Management

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Orchard Heights is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to oversee and elevate the culinary experience for our residents across Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living. This role for is for a culinary professional who believes food should be flavorful, beautifully presented, and thoughtfully prepared. If you take pride in quality, consistency, and exceptional customer service — we’d love to meet you! What You’ll Do: Lead daily culinary operations Help plan, develop, and execute seasonal menus Ensure meals meet dietary guidelines, physician orders, and special dietary needs Oversee food preparation, presentation, and quality standards Help manage inventory and ordering Maintain strict compliance with NYS DOH regulations and food safety standards Daily supervision and direction of culinary aides Create a warm, restaurant-style dining experience our residents look forward to daily Who We’re Looking For: 2+ years of culinary experience (healthcare or senior living preferred) Knowledge of scratch cooking and menu development Experience with special diets (low sodium, diabetic, mechanical soft, puree, etc.) ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain) Strong organizational and team leadership skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment Ability to work alternating weekends and holidays What We Offer: Competitive compensation PTO & Paid Holidays Health Plans to choose from Supportive leadership environment The chance to make a daily impact in the lives of others Apply today to schedule an interview with our Culinary Director, Maria Hahmann! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – committed to conforming to applicable laws and regulations and affording equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected class.

Responsibilities

Lead daily culinary operations and develop seasonal menus for residents in assisted living and memory care. Ensure all meals meet strict dietary guidelines and NYS DOH food safety standards while supervising culinary aides.