Executive Chef

Monarch Communities; Princeton (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

PTO and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Resident Referral Bonus

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking an Executive Chef in Alabama to lead the culinary services for a senior living community. You will oversee menu planning, production, HACCP compliance, and mentor staff to deliver nutritious, well-plated meals.

This full-time, on-site role offers a salary range of $70,000–$75,000 per year plus benefits, with occasional weekend duties as Manager on Duty and opportunities to influence resident satisfaction through quality service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Proficiency in computer skills with Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty

Skills

Cost control

Food service management

Diet therapy

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Reports To

The Executive Chef will report to the Executive Director. The Culinary Services Director is an exempt, salaried position.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 Yearly

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
• Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty

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

FSA (Commuter/Parking)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

Employee Referral Bonus

Resident 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.