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: Medical/Rx, Dental,

Life Insurance/AD&D, Short & Long-Term

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking an Executive Chef to lead day-to-day operations of the culinary services department at our senior living community in New Jersey. You will ensure residents receive nutritious, well-plated meals and oversee a diverse menu, staffing, and budget management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or related field, ServSafe certification, and 2+ years in culinary services administration, preferably in senior living.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business.
• At least 2 years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows/Outlook/Excel) and ability to learn new apps.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, delegate, and direct all aspects of the culinary services department.
• Oversee meal production with high quality, excellent service, and customer satisfaction.
• Hire, train, and mentor culinary services department staff.
• Ensure HACCP protocols are followed and documented for safe food handling.
• Adhere to budgets; occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budget adherence

HACCP knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Monarch Communities is seeking an Executive Chef to lead day-to-day operations of the culinary services department at our senior living community in New Jersey. You will ensure residents receive nutritious, well-plated meals and oversee a diverse menu, staffing, and budget management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or related field, ServSafe certification, and 2+ years in culinary services administration, preferably in senior living.