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Wesley Court is a vibrant community located at 2617 Antilley Road, Abilene, Texas 79606. It is part of Lifespace Communities, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit senior living providers. Established by Lifespace, Wesley Court offers a supportive and engaging environment designed to empower residents to live their aspirations. Lifespace Communities, headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, and Dallas, Texas, is a trusted name in senior living with over 40 years of experience, serving more than 5,100 residents and employing over 4,500 team members. Their mission is deeply rooted in delivering personalized and meaningful experiences that enhance the quality of life for seniors in their care. At Wesley Court, the focus is on building a team that thrives on purpose, growth, and teamwork. Here, every team member plays a critical role in creating an environment that supports residents' well-being and happiness, fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and excellence. The community is committed to providing career pathways for its employees, encouraging development, and nurturing individual aspirations while making a positive impact through dedicated service. The Executive Chef role at Wesley Court is a senior culinary position that offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced culinary professional to join a dynamic and mission-driven team. The position offers a competitive annual pay range between $56,400.00 and $77,600.00 plus benefits, reflecting the importance of this role in ensuring exceptional dining experiences for senior residents. As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for directing the preparation and approval of all menu items, ensuring that recipes are followed accurately, and maintaining a collection of tested recipes. Your creativity and expertise will be essential in assisting with the creation of menu cycles that meet the community's high standards for nutrition, quality, and resident satisfaction. You will also oversee production activities, including managing contracted services to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance. Monitoring vendor services and providing updates on projects and tasks will be a critical part of your duties. Your leadership will ensure that the kitchen staff adheres to department rules, sanitation requirements, and procedures, maintaining a clean and safe culinary environment. You will be responsible for inventory management, including maintaining par levels and tracking supplies to meet operational needs and any state emergency relief requirements. Additionally, you will prepare daily production sheets, forecast supply needs for dining venues, catering, and special functions, and coordinate food preparation with meal service times. This coordination aims to preserve the quality, temperature, and appearance of food served. Budget management is also key for this role. You will need to ensure that operating, inventory, and labor budgets for the kitchen are achieved, implementing cost controls and authoring variance reports as necessary. Furthermore, managing and maintaining physical kitchen resources, equipment, and regular operation maintenance under your supervision will help maintain high standards of production, sanitation, and safety daily. Joining Wesley Court means joining a community where your culinary skills directly impact residents’ joy and well-being. Lifespace supports its team members with an enriching work environment where personal and professional growth is encouraged, and teamwork is valued. If you aspire to be part of a meaningful mission that makes a real difference in people’s lives, this Executive Chef position is an excellent career opportunity to challenge your culinary leadership abilities and grow with a respected leader in senior living.

• Bachelor's degree, related culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five to seven years of chef experience in hospitality, fine dining, or similar environment
• Food Handler certification obtained within 60 days of hire as required by state guidelines