Executive Chef: Senior Living Dining Leader

Live Well Healthcare Solutions; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions seeks an Executive Chef to lead dietary operations at Oxford Crossings Enhanced Senior Living. You will manage kitchen staff, ensure nutritious, safe meals, and control costs while collaborating with dietary and clinical teams to meet resident needs.

This full‑time role requires strong leadership, ServSafe certification, and a passion for high‑quality senior dining, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or Executive Chef role.
• Formal culinary training or certification preferred (Culinary Arts degree, ServSafe certification required).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, portion control, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan seasonal and cycle menus that meet nutritional standards and resident preferences.
• Ensure high quality food preparation and presentation.
• Incorporate resident feedback to continuously improve offerings.
• Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff; schedule work for full coverage.
• Maintain compliance with health dept regulations and sanitation requirements.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet budgets.
• Collaborate with dietary and nursing teams for special diets and textures.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and organization.
• Track and record food and labor costs; participate in audits and quality initiatives.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Team management

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Food safety

Resident satisfaction

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe certification

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions seeks an Executive Chef to lead dietary operations at Oxford Crossings Enhanced Senior Living. You will manage kitchen staff, ensure nutritious, safe meals, and control costs while collaborating with dietary and clinical teams to meet resident needs.

This full‑time role requires strong leadership, ServSafe certification, and a passion for high‑quality senior dining, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.