Executive Chef — Lead Creative Menus for Seniors

Brookdale; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Brookdale Cushing Park is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, drive menu development, and ensure top-quality meals for residents. You will supervise culinary staff, curate menus, manage inventory and costs, and uphold sanitation and safety standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent, plus 2–4 years of management in a kitchen and ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Two to four years kitchen management experience.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily kitchen operations and ensures high-quality food for residents.
• Supervises and trains kitchen staff on preparation, safety and sanitation.
• Selects recipes, plans menus, and coordinates daily and following-day prep.
• Manages inventory, food costs, and vendor relations to meet budgetary targets.
• Hires, schedules and mentors culinary staff; ensures shift coverage.
• Ensures compliance with health codes and maintains clean, safe kitchen facilities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary operations

Menu development

Sanitation/food safety

Staff training

Budgeting

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Brookdale Cushing Park is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, drive menu development, and ensure top-quality meals for residents. You will supervise culinary staff, curate menus, manage inventory and costs, and uphold sanitation and safety standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent, plus 2–4 years of management in a kitchen and ServSafe certification.