Executive Chef: From-Scratch Dining Leader in Senior Living

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; New Jersey; On-site; USD 72,250 - 98,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion

Medical, dental, and vision

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

On-site wellness resources

Education assistance & courses

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Signature Dining Program and culinary team, delivering chef-inspired, from-scratch cuisine to residents. This hands-on role combines menu development, food quality, and operations within budget guidelines.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage core menus, and uphold sanitation standards while fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement to enhance residents' dining experiences

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as Executive Chef.
• Fine dining experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and food presentation.

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 Chef

Fine dining experience

Menu planning

Tools

POS systems

PC software: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Job description

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Signature Dining Program and culinary team, delivering chef-inspired, from-scratch cuisine to residents. This hands-on role combines menu development, food quality, and operations within budget guidelines.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage core menus, and uphold sanitation standards while fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement to enhance residents' dining experiences