Executive Chef - Signature Dining Leader

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living; Lincoln Park (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness reimbursements

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance and courses

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in Pompton Plains, NJ, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Signature Dining Program with a hands-on style and a focus on from-scratch cuisine. You will mentor a culinary team, craft innovative menus, and uphold top-tier food quality and presentation to enhance residents’ daily dining experiences.

The role requires at least 3 years of Executive Chef experience in fine dining, strong food cost controls, and excellent kitchen leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• Fine dining experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation and food cost controls and food presentation.
• Good knowledge of PC software and POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency from purchasing and receiving to storage, preparation, and plate presentation.
• Supervise and support all kitchen staff ensuring adherence to performance standards and kitchen operations.
• Implement and maintain core menus, recipe management systems, and back-of-house (BOH) computer systems.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and areas meet sanitation standards, including monthly internal sanitation audits.
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (e.g., Health Department, HACCP).
• Build strong relationships with residents through regular dining room visits and engagement meetings.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Fine dining

Food presentation

Food cost controls

Sanitation standards

Leadership

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living in Pompton Plains, NJ, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Signature Dining Program with a hands-on style and a focus on from-scratch cuisine. You will mentor a culinary team, craft innovative menus, and uphold top-tier food quality and presentation to enhance residents’ daily dining experiences.

The role requires at least 3 years of Executive Chef experience in fine dining, strong food cost controls, and excellent kitchen leadership.