Full-time Executive Chef

Overview

Are you an Executive Chef looking to work for an amazing organization by serving others and connecting with your co-workers? Immanuel Communities is seeking an Executive Chef II to work at Arboretum Village, located at 8141 Farnam Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. Arboretum Village has 145 independent living apartment homes. The Executive Chef generally works weekdays, however, as the leader of the culinary program, this position requires the flexibility to adjust hours as needed to support operational demands, team coverage, and resident dining experiences. This may include occasional early morning and evening shifts and other schedule variations, such as weekends, for special events.

Pay will be based upon experience, certifications, skills and education.

Best in Class Benefits can be found at Immanuel: HEALTH : Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) LIFE INSURANCE : Employer Paid Life Insurance TIME OFF : Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year RETIREMENT : 401K with employer match WELLNESS : Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT : Advancement opportunities (as appropriate) – we look to grow from within our organization, Education Assistance Program – we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front Plus many more benefits!

Job Duties & Skills Required What You Will Do As the Executive Chef, you will lead all aspects of our culinary program, creating exceptional dining experiences that delight residents while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including menu development, food purchasing and inventory management, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, training, and team development. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for designing creative and engaging dining offerings, including daily featured selections, monthly fine-dining menus, holiday meals, and a monthly five-course tasting experience.

You will ensure excellence in food preparation, presentation, portion control, sanitation, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with dining room leadership and other departments to deliver a seamless resident experience. Success in this role requires a hands-on leader who can build, develop, and retain a high-performing culinary team, foster a positive and accountable culture, and inspire team members to consistently exceed resident expectations. Skills & Requirements Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or trade/ vocational school degree in Culinary Arts is required.

Three (3) years of experience as a chef is required, with executive chef experience preferred.One (1) year of managerial experience is required. Immanuel At Immanuel, we believe that our success is built on the collective strength of our people. Here’s why you’ll thrive as part of our team: Meaningful…

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