Executive Chef I

Erickson Senior Living; Virginia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a team of culinary professionals in creating innovative dining experiences. This role emphasizes a passion for food, teamwork, and excellence in culinary practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality and a proven track record in fine dining. You'll oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring quality and compliance with health regulations. Join a vibrant community dedicated to enhancing the lives of its residents through exceptional dining experiences and enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision packages

PTO Plans

401k with company match

Onsite medical centers

Education assistance

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience required.
• Fine dining experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of food purchasing, storage, and preparation.
• Supervise food production staff and maintain sanitation.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Hospitality Experience

Food Presentation

Food Cost Controls

Sanitation Knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

PC Software

POS Systems

Job description

Join to apply for the Executive Chef I role at Erickson Senior Living

Location:
Avery Point 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.

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience starting at $80,000 / year

What We Offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision, and values
• Medical, dental, and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching, and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company-paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools, and resources for you and your immediate family members
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How You Will Make An Impact

• Ensure the efficiency and quality of food purchasing, receiving, storage, and preparation (from pre-preparation to plate presentation), sanitation of the production areas, and direct supervision of all food production staff (and utility staff where applicable) within budgetary parameters.
• Supervise, implement, and maintain core menus and recipe management system and BOH computer system.
• Maintain proper procedures to ensure kitchen/equipment sanitation. Responsible for monthly internal sanitation audit.
• Comply with all federal and state regulations pertaining to food handling/production (Health Department/HAACP).
• Partner with Unit Manager to resolve issues with food production, preparation, and presentation.
• Ensure optimum food quality and presentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with residents through dining room visits and meetings.

What You Will Need

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• Fine dining experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of à la 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, PowerPoint).

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

Avery Point is a beautiful 94-acre continuing care retirement community located in Short Pump, Virginia, just minutes from downtown Richmond. 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. Avery Point 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.