Executive Chef – Senior Living Culinary Leader

Monarch Communities®; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Monarch Communities in New Jersey is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the daily operations of the culinary services, ensuring residents enjoy nutritious, well-plated meals and high service standards.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this exempt role requires HACCP compliance, budgeting, and staff training. A Bachelor’s degree plus ServSafe certification are required, with at least two years in senior living culinary administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required 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 HACCP protocols are adhered to and documented for safe food handling.
• Responsible for adhering to budgets.
• Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty.

Skills

Culinary services administration

ServSafe certification

Cost control

Food management

Diet therapy

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business

Job description

Monarch Communities in New Jersey is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the daily operations of the culinary services, ensuring residents enjoy nutritious, well-plated meals and high service standards.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this exempt role requires HACCP compliance, budgeting, and staff training. A Bachelor’s degree plus ServSafe certification are required, with at least two years in senior living culinary administration.