Executive Sous Chef

Monarch Communities; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Monarch Communities in Princeton, NJ, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the dining department for our senior living residents. This exempt, salaried role oversees staffing, menu planning, food preparation, and compliance with food safety regulations, delivering high-quality, well‑plated meals.

You should have a college degree or certification in culinary arts or related field, ServSafe certification, cost control experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• College degree or certification preferably in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business.
• Minimum of two (2) years of 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

• Promote our mission and core values of Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
• Actively contributes to growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals.
• Develop and implement successful strategies regarding labor, occupancy, expenses, and quality of services.
• Interview, hire, orient, train, supervise and evaluate subordinate staff.
• Comply with all aspects of operation, including personnel practices, in accordance with our policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist in the development of operational budgets and capital requirements, including forecasting and approving all expenses.
• Prepare and participate in local community events sponsored by your site.
• Build a high performing team and keep morale high.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Cost control

Food management

Diet therapy

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Culinary arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Description

Reports To: The Executive Chef will report to the Executive Director. This position is an exempt, salaried position.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 Yearly

Job Overview: The Executive Chef is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the dining department. This includes staffing, planning, organizing, and providing the residents with the highest quality program while serving nutritious and well‑plated meals. Additionally, the Executive Chef develops, maintains, and implements policies and procedures in line with local, state, and federal guidelines. Responsibilities include preparation and serving of meals, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Promote our mission and core values of Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
• Actively contributes to growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals.
• Develop and implement successful strategies regarding labor, occupancy, expenses, and quality of services.
• Interview, hire, orient, train, supervise and evaluate subordinate staff.
• Consistently evaluate residents’ needs in relation to staff needs as a basis for determining priorities in designing an ongoing dining program.
• Comply with all aspects of operation, including personnel practices, in accordance with our policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist in the development of operational budgets and capital requirements, including forecasting and approving all expenses.
• Prepare and participate in local community events sponsored by your site.
• Build a high performing team and keep morale high.
• Maintain a safe working and living environment.
• Ensure all staff use and maintain equipment properly to avoid damage, injury, and costly repairs. Responsible for ensuring that purchasing standards are maintained and that appropriate vendors are used at all times.
• Provide occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty.
• Prepare and serve quality meals.
• Ensure special dietary needs are met and prepare texture modified food, as directed.
• Ensure compliance with all record keeping, food safety, and risk management requirements.
• Monitor food preparation, storage, and handling to ensure adherence with HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols to ensure compliance with all food service regulations and policies.
• Maintain accurate hot and cold food, refrigerator, and freezer temperature logs.
• Participate in and attend all in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

College degree or Certification preferably in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business.

• Minimum of two (2) years of 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 computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.
• Competence in organizational and time management skills and demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered (Full Time):

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.