Executive Chef

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance and courses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ann's Choice by Erickson Senior Living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a team of award-winning chefs and dining managers. You will oversee all food production, ensure quality and consistency, manage kitchen operations, and drive signature menu dining programs from sourcing to plate presentation within budget.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in an Executive Chef role, fine dining experience, knowledge of catering trends and food cost controls, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• Fine dining experience a plus.
• Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and food presentation
• Good knowledge of PC software and POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency from purchasing and receiving to storage, preparation, and plate presentation - all within established budget guidelines
• Supervise and support all food production staff (and utility staff, where applicable), ensuring adherence to performance standards and kitchen operations
• Implement and maintain core menus, recipe management systems, and back-of-house (BOH) computer systems
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and areas meet sanitation standards, including responsibility for monthly internal sanitation audits
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (e.g., Health Department, HACCP)
• Ensure consistently high standards for food quality and visual presentation
• Build strong relationships with residents through regular dining room visits and engagement meetings

Skills

Executive chef experience

Fine dining

Menu development

Food cost control

Team supervision

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Location:

Ann's Choice by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as an Executive Chef who brings their passion for great food, teamwork, and culinary experience to join our team of award-winning chefs and dining management talent. We are looking for a strong hospitality experience and a proven track record of success that will help drive our innovative Signature Menu Dining Programs which include from-scratch cooking and chef-inspired culinary creations.

What we offer

• A culture rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging




• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness reimbursements, health coaching, and telemedicine




• PTO and paid volunteer hours (per state regulations)




• 401(k) with 3% company match for team members 18+




• On-site medical centers and health/well-being resources for team members and families




• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to 6,000+ online courses




• Exciting growth opportunities as we continue to expand

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience starting at $85000.00 per year.

How you will make an impact

• Oversee all aspects of food production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency from purchasing and receiving to storage, preparation, and plate presentation - all within established budget guidelines




• Supervise and support all food production staff (and utility staff, where applicable), ensuring adherence to performance standards and kitchen operations




• Implement and maintain core menus, recipe management systems, and back-of-house (BOH) computer systems




• Ensure all kitchen equipment and areas meet sanitation standards, including responsibility for monthly internal sanitation audits




• Maintain compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (e.g., Health Department, HACCP)




• Ensure consistently high standards for food quality and visual presentation




• Build strong relationships with residents through regular dining room visits and engagement meetings

What you will need

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.




• Fine dining experience a plus.




• Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and food presentation




• Good knowledge of PC software and POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Ann's Choice is a beautiful 103-acre continuing care retirement community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. We're part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country's largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Ann's Choice helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.