Executive Chef - Senior Living Culinary Leader

Monarch Communities®; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental,

Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

FSA (Commuter/Parking)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary services department, ensuring nutritious, well-plated meals and resident satisfaction. You will plan and direct all operations, hire and mentor staff, and maintain HACCP compliance while managing budgets.

The role reports to the Executive Director and is salaried, with a typical range around $70,000–$75,000 annually. This position requires a bachelor's degree and ServSafe certification, with strong cost control and computer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business.
• Minimum of two (2) years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Must have training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, delegating, and directing all aspect of the culinary services department.
• Oversee the production of all meals while maintaining high quality, excellent service practices, and superior customer service.
• Hiring, training, and mentoring all culinary services department associates.
• Ensure all HACCP protocols are adhered to and document to ensure safe food handling.
• Responsible for adhering to budgets.
• Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty.

Skills

HACCP compliance

ServSafe

Cost control

Food management

Leadership

Budget adherence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts / hospitality / nutrition / business

Tools

Microsoft Office (Windows/Outlook/Excel)

Job description

Monarch Communities is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary services department, ensuring nutritious, well-plated meals and resident satisfaction. You will plan and direct all operations, hire and mentor staff, and maintain HACCP compliance while managing budgets.

The role reports to the Executive Director and is salaried, with a typical range around $70,000–$75,000 annually. This position requires a bachelor's degree and ServSafe certification, with strong cost control and computer