Corporate Chef — Senior Living

Job overview

The Corporate Chef role is based in Jackson, MI, and supports communities across the Parallel Management Group portfolio. Compensation is not specified. The chef sets culinary standards for senior living communities and develops menus that address resident preferences, clinical and regulatory requirements, and food-cost targets.

What you'll do

• Develop and roll out seasonal menus and standardized recipes
• partner with Registered Dietitians on therapeutic and texture-modified diets
• train and mentor community culinary teams
• establish food safety and sanitation practices
• conduct kitchen audits
• manage food-cost targets and purchasing
• and lead culinary setup for new communities and transitions. Overnight travel and flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays, are required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate chef

senior living

jackson mi

parallel management group

menu development

therapeutic diets

iddsi

food safety

culinary team training

food-cost management

overnight travel

evenings weekends and holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, 8+ years of progressive culinary experience including 3+ years as an Executive Chef, 2+ years in multi-unit or corporate culinary leadership, and ServSafe Manager certification or ability to earn it within 90 days.

About the employer

Parallel Management Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.