Executive Chef — From-Scratch Dining & Team Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

On-site medical centers

Job summary

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Signature Dining Program. This hands-on leadership role involves developing a culinary team and delivering chef-inspired, from-scratch cuisine for residents.

You will create innovative menus, uphold the highest standards of quality and presentation, and foster teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• 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 experience

Fine dining

Menu planning

Food cost controls

Food presentation

Tools

POS systems

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Signature Dining Program. This hands-on leadership role involves developing a culinary team and delivering chef-inspired, from-scratch cuisine for residents.

You will create innovative menus, uphold the highest standards of quality and presentation, and foster teamwork and continuous improvement.