Executive Chef - Oak Park, IL

Executive Chef Position SummaryEnriching the lives of those we serve, through innovative and nutritious culinary experiences!Our Executive Chefs provide exceptional culinary experiences to our Residents and Guests on a daily basis. Executive Chefs are full-service Chefs that are involved in the daily operation of the kitchen and dining room area. As an Executive Chef you get to do the things you love, creating delicious cuisines and developing relationships with Residents, their families, and your staff. Qualifications and Required Experience for Executive ChefExcellent culinary skills and the ability to execute a variety of menu itemsProven success in managing multiple dining experiences on the same campus. 2- 5 years’ experience in dietary/food services 1-2 years’ experience managing, training and scheduling culinary staff1-2 years’ experience managing kitchen budgetsInterpersonal relationship skillsProblem solving and logic skillsExcellent communication skills and a compassion for older adultsPrimary Responsibilities for Executive Chef:Providing our Residents with superior restaurant quality meals and dessertsCreate and maintain a superior dining experience for all.Active role in the preparation and cooking of Resident’s mealsResponsible for maintaining dietary operations to meet the monthly food, supplies and wage budgetsResponsible for the scheduling and posting of work assignments for culinary staff, insuring there are adequate personnel on duty for the preparation and serving of meals, while maintaining staffing guidelinesResponsible for maintaining proper/hygienic food handling techniques and the overall sanitation requirements of a food service area and the personnelResponsible for interacting with Residents during meals and assessing satisfaction levelsWorking with Corporate Recruiters to source, interview, and hire qualified culinary staff Provide culinary staff with proper orientation, training and excellent working environmentResponsible for setting up food and supplies for special events in coordination with the building Executive Director, Sales Director, and Lifestyle DirectorResponsible for overseeing the proper use and maintenance of all culinary equipment and reporting an equipment in need of repair or servicingVerifying staff are in proper uniforms dailyResponsible for carrying out any emergency procedures required during shiftPerform welcome orientation with new ResidentsEngage in prospective Resident visitsMaintain regulatory compliance where applicable.Proficiency with software applications/programs/tools used by American House for Executive Chef Responsible for knowing all information in the employee-handbook.Other duties as assigned by Executive Director or the Food and Beverage Director.All Executive Chefs must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification.All Executive Chefs must obtain and maintain an IL Food Safety Certificate4https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/food-safety/cfpm-fssmc.htmlFounded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.

Created: 2026-03-19