Executive Chef I — Senior Living, From-Scratch Dining Leader

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living; Totowa (NJ); Presencial; USD 77.000 - 94.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

On-site health centers

Education assistance & courses

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in Pompton Plains, NJ, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Signature Dining Program with from-scratch cuisine and award-winning standards.

You will manage a culinary team, develop innovative menus, and ensure quality, presentation, and cost controls across purchasing, prep, and service, while delivering exceptional resident dining experiences every day.

Formación

• 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 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Executive Chef

Fine dining

Menu development

Food cost controls

Food safety

Herramientas

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in Pompton Plains, NJ, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Signature Dining Program with from-scratch cuisine and award-winning standards.

You will manage a culinary team, develop innovative menus, and ensure quality, presentation, and cost controls across purchasing, prep, and service, while delivering exceptional resident dining experiences every day.