Executive Chef I - Senior Living From-Scratch Dining Leader

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living; Ringwood (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in New Jersey seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Signature Dining Program. This hands-on role inspires a culinary team to deliver chef-inspired, from-scratch cuisine and elevate dining for residents.

You will manage menus, maintain high food quality and presentation, and drive continuous improvement while building relationships with residents through regular dining room visits and engagement meetings.

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.

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

Menu planning

Food cost controls

Sanitation standards

Tools

PC software

POS systems

Job description

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in New Jersey seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Signature Dining Program. This hands-on role inspires a culinary team to deliver chef-inspired, from-scratch cuisine and elevate dining for residents.

You will manage menus, maintain high food quality and presentation, and drive continuous improvement while building relationships with residents through regular dining room visits and engagement meetings.