Executive Chef: Signature Dining Leader for Senior Living

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

PTO & volunteer hours

401(k) with 3% match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance & courses

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. This hands-on role inspires a culinary team, delivering chef-inspired, from-scratch cuisine with the highest standards of quality and presentation.

You will oversee all food production, manage costs, ensure sanitation, and engage residents through dining room visits to enhance the dining experience. Fine dining experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• Fine dining experience a plus.
• Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation 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—all within established budget guidelines.
• 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 responsibility for monthly internal sanitation audits.
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (e.g., Health Department, HACCP).
• Ensure consistently high standards for food quality and visual presentation.
• Build strong relationships with residents through regular dining room visits and engagement meetings.

Skills

Executive Chef exp

Fine dining

A la carte & catering trends

PC software & POS

Tools

Word

Excel

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. This hands-on role inspires a culinary team, delivering chef-inspired, from-scratch cuisine with the highest standards of quality and presentation.

You will oversee all food production, manage costs, ensure sanitation, and engage residents through dining room visits to enhance the dining experience. Fine dining experience is a plus.