Chef Manager / Executive Chef

Full-Time | Chef Manager / Executive Chef

Benefits: Competitive wages, healthcare, dental, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, scholarships, PSLF Eligible Employer, and more.

Pay Range: $29.40 - $36.09 per hour (based on experience) *Same Day Pay Available*

The Difference You'll Make

Bring your culinary creativity and leadership to a senior living community where every meal is an opportunity to create connection, comfort, and joy. As our Chef Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day food preparation and dining operations, inspire a talented team, and develop fresh, flavorful menus that reflect resident preferences and nutritional needs. Working closely with the Director of Culinary Experiences, you'll help shape memorable dining experiences-from everyday meals in our Bistro to special events-while maintaining exceptional standards for quality, safety, hospitality, and service.

-Lead, coach, and inspire a dedicated team of Cooks, Servers, and Dishwashers to deliver warm, exceptional dining experiences.

-Welcome new team members and set them up for success through thoughtful orientation, scheduling, and hands-on training when the Director of Culinary Experiences is unavailable.

-Promote a culture of safety and excellence by ensuring sanitation, infection-control, and quality-management standards are followed consistently.

-Create appealing, well-balanced menus that combine culinary creativity with resident preferences and nutritional standards.

-Bring fresh ideas to the table, introducing innovative dishes and dining concepts that keep every experience exciting and relevant.

-Prepare delicious meals for residents and Bistro guests while leading memorable culinary experiences for special events.

-Partner with the Director of Culinary Experiences to manage budgets, monitor inventory, and make thoughtful use of supplies and resources.

-Continue growing your culinary expertise through relevant workshops and professional organizations, then share new ideas and best practices with the team.

-Collaborate with colleagues by actively contributing to department meetings, team initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

-Culinary Training or extensive prior experience in similar food preparation positions.

-ServSafe Certification.

-3+ years cooking experience

-1+ years of quantity meal production.

-Compassion for the elderly and commitment to hospitality, service, and excellence.

-Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of safe, sanitary food handling procedures, preparation methods, merchandising and supervision.

-Possesses a working knowledge of dining services functions and related city, state, and federal regulations.

-Excellent listening skills.

-Verbal and written communication skills in English.

-Ability to use business math concepts.

-Ability to positively manage and communicate change and to model appropriate behaviors to staff and others.

-Strong computer skill/knowledge including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and online purchasing/ordering portals required.

-Manage POS system, track sales and pull reports.

Preferred Qualifications

-Previous healthcare experience.

-Previous management experience

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love

Join Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods, a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a welcoming, faith-based community focused on whole-person wellness. Work alongside a dedicated care team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care.

Our St. Mary of the Woods community includes 129 independent living and assisted living residences, along with 50 skilled and transitional care units, supported by strong community partnerships, enrichment.

Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods webpage

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

If you are ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, we would love to meet you. Apply today!

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.