Executive Chef — Senior Living Dining Leader

Monarch Communities®; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance/AD&D

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Monarch Communities seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary services at Brandywine Living at Mahwah, ensuring nutritious, well-plated meals and resident-focused service.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field, ServSafe certification, and at least two years in culinary services administration, preferably in senior living, with cost-control and strong computer skills. Weekend availability is required.

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 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 documented to ensure safe food handling
• Responsible for adhering to budgets
• Ability to work at least one weekend day. Flexibility with schedule due to needs of culinary department.

Skills

Budget adherence

Food safety

Leadership

Education

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

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Monarch Communities seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary services at Brandywine Living at Mahwah, ensuring nutritious, well-plated meals and resident-focused service.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field, ServSafe certification, and at least two years in culinary services administration, preferably in senior living, with cost-control and strong computer skills. Weekend availability is required.