Executive Chef - Senior Living Dining & Leadership

Live Well Healthcare Solutions; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking an Executive Chef to lead dietary operations within an Assisted Living Facility. You will oversee culinary leadership, menu planning, staff development, and ensure high food safety and resident satisfaction.

The role requires strong Michelin-minded leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical teams to meet resident dietary needs while balancing budgets. Full-time, on-site position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of culinary experience with 2+ years in a supervisory role in healthcare/hospitality.
• Formal culinary training or certification preferred (Culinary Arts degree, ServSafe).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, portion control, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with resident satisfaction focus.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Menu Development: plan, develop, and execute seasonal and cycle menus meeting nutritional standards and resident preferences.
• Team Management & Training: recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Operations & Compliance: maintain health dept regulations, food safety, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Resident & Customer Service: collaborate with dietary and nursing teams to accommodate special diets and promote satisfaction.
• Administrative & Financial Management: track food/labor costs and maintain production records and schedules.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Resident-focused

Fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary Arts degree

ServSafe certification

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions is seeking an Executive Chef to lead dietary operations within an Assisted Living Facility. You will oversee culinary leadership, menu planning, staff development, and ensure high food safety and resident satisfaction.

The role requires strong Michelin-minded leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical teams to meet resident dietary needs while balancing budgets. Full-time, on-site position with competitive compensation.