Executive Chef

Friendsview

Lead a Culinary Program That Makes a Difference

Friendsview, a continuing care community in Newberg, OR, is seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the dining experience for residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality-driven culinary leader who values creativity, scratch cooking, team development, and meaningful service. At Friendsview, dining is an essential part of resident wellness, dignity, and community — and our Executive Chef plays a key leadership role in shaping that experience every day.

Why Join Friendsview?

At Friendsview, we offer more than a job — we offer purpose and community.

What Makes This Opportunity Special:

• Lead a growing, mission-driven culinary program

• Creative freedom to design seasonal and resident-centered menus

• Opportunity to champion scratch cooking and farm-to-table initiatives

• Supportive leadership team and collaborative workplace culture

• Ability to make a meaningful impact in residents’ daily lives

• Stable, community-focused organization with strong values

Our values include integrity, compassion, excellence, dignity, stewardship, service, community, and Friends heritage.

Position Summary

The Executive Chef provides leadership and oversight for all culinary and food service operations throughout Friendsview. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality dining experiences while maintaining operational excellence, regulatory compliance, budget oversight, and resident satisfaction.

The Executive Chef leads culinary operations across multiple dining venues, including residential dining, memory care, public-facing dining services, and catering operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refresh seasonal menus based on resident preferences and dietary needs

• Lead scratch cooking, farm-to-table, and regional cuisine initiatives

• Oversee all kitchen operations and food production

• Maintain consistency through standardized recipes and portion control

• Manage food purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships

• Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor culinary team members

• Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations

• Lead preparation for inspections and regulatory surveys

• Maintain HACCP standards and safe food handling practices

• Monitor food cost, labor, and departmental budgets

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary experience

• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or Executive Chef role

• ServSafe Manager Certification

• Valid Food Handler’s Card

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field

• Experience in healthcare, senior living, or institutional dining

• Experience managing budgets, labor, and inventory systems

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about hospitality and resident experience

• Creative and quality-focused

• A strong people leader and mentor

• Organized and operationally driven

• Calm under pressure and solutions-oriented

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass DHS background check and pre-employment drug screening

• Ability to provide employment eligibility documentation

• Valid driver’s license if driving is required

Apply Today

If you’re ready to bring creativity, leadership, and purpose to a culinary program that truly impacts lives, we’d love to hear from you.