Executive Chef

Monarch Communities; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Monarch Communities in Melville, NY, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary services department, plan menus, oversee meal production, and ensure high-quality service for residents.

The role requires HACCP compliance, cost control, staffing and training, with weekend availability and a focus on nutritious, well-presented meals. Competitive hourly compensation and full-time benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in culinary arts or related field.
• ServSafe certification required for food safety compliance.
• At least 2 years of culinary services admin experience, preferably in senior living.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the culinary services department.
• Oversee meal production with high quality and service standards.
• Hire, train, and mentor culinary staff.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and proper documentation.
• Adhere to budgets and control costs.
• Ability to work at least one weekend day with scheduling flexibility.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Menu planning

Cost control

Staff training

Microsoft Office

Food safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Employment Category: Full Time - Scheduled at Least 30 Hours Per Week
• Compensation: USD 36 - USD 38 - hourly

Company Description

Monarch Communities Senior Living

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Description

Position: Executive Chef

Salary Range: $36.00 - $38.00 Hourly

Job Overview

Responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the culinary services department. Ensure resident satisfaction by delivering a variety of food options that are nutritious and well plated.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Planning, organizing, delegating, and directing all aspect of the culinary services department
• Oversee the production of all meals while maintaining high quality, excellent service practices, and superior customer service
• Hiring, training, and mentoring all culinary services department associates
• Ensure all HACCP protocols are adhered to and document to ensure safe food handling
• Responsible for adhering to budgets
• Ability to work at least one weekend day. Flexibility with schedule due to needs of culinary department.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business
• Minimum of two (2) years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living
• ServSafe certification required
• Must have training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered(Full Time):

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.