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Dietary Manager / Chef

Jefferson Gardens
Full-time
On-site
Clinton, Missouri, United States

Are you looking to have fun while making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors?

Who We Are

 At Americare, we make a difference in the everyday lives of others, and we are proud of the work we do. We have created communities that embrace our team members like family. Our senior living communities are places where excellence thrives and that we proudly call home. Our culture is built on recognition, empowerment, and a side of fun. We've consistently been certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune's annual Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, and were recently recognized as one of the 2024 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report!

    Why Join Americare?

  • Impactful Work: You can make a difference every day, receive plenty of hugs, and be the one to put a smile on the faces of our residents.
  • Supportive Community: You can be part of a compassionate team that truly values teamwork and respect.
  • Career Growth: Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, we offer exciting opportunities for you to advance both professionally and personally.
  • Fun and Engaging Environment: Work hard and have fun in an inclusive environment where you'll create lasting friendships and experience unforgettable memories.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that fit your life.


    What we offer:

  • Recognition and Appreciation: Truly feel valued with meaningful shout outs and recognition.
  • Family Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home.
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax.
  • Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it.
  • Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work.
  • Tuition Assistance: We support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams!
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, and so much more...
  • Earn More: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
  • 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with company contributions

Take the next step in your career at Americare Senior Living and make a difference today! 


As a Dietary Manager / Chef you have an enormous impact on our residents’ quality of life and overall satisfaction. You are responsible for ensuring your department delivers and exceptional dining experience at every meal by hiring and training cooks and server personnel. You and your staff will be guided by planned menus and a budget you will help develop. You will have the autonomy to create a dining program that showcases creativity and is responsive to our residents’ choices. You will also be responsible for food and supply purchasing within your budget. You will work with your dining team to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work environment that complies with local, state and federal food service regulations. 80% of time in this position is dedicated to food preparation. 20% of this position is dedicated to planning, purchasing and administrative tasks.


Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 18.
- Prefer experience in quantity food production in a health care setting.
- Serve Safe Certification or equivalent preferred or obtained shortly after employment.