Executive Chef - From-Scratch Dining Leader

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living; Oakland (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness reimbursements

PTO and paid volunteer hours

401(k) with 3% company match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance & courses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in Pompton Plains, NJ, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead the Signature Dining Program in a hands-on, leadership role. You will inspire a culinary team, create chef-inspired, from-scratch menus, uphold top standards of quality and presentation, and build strong resident relationships through ongoing dining room engagement.

Oversee food production, purchasing, and storage within budget, ensure sanitation, HACCP compliance, and ongoing staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• Fine dining experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and food presentation.
• Proficient 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 kitchen staff 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 leadership

Team leadership

Fine dining experience

Ala carte & catering trends

Food cost controls

Food presentation

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

POS systems

Job description

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in Pompton Plains, NJ, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead the Signature Dining Program in a hands-on, leadership role. You will inspire a culinary team, create chef-inspired, from-scratch menus, uphold top standards of quality and presentation, and build strong resident relationships through ongoing dining room engagement.

Oversee food production, purchasing, and storage within budget, ensure sanitation, HACCP compliance, and ongoing staff