Senior Living Culinary Director

Monarch Communities; Shrewsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Rx, Dental,

401(k) with Company Match

PTO and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance / AD&D

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the day-to-day operations of the dining department in a senior living setting. Responsibilities include staffing, menu planning, quality plating, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance to deliver nutritious meals.

The role requires managing budgets, ensuring food safety, and coordinating with the Executive Director. Candidates should have ServSafe certification, cost-control experience, and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• College degree or certification in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business.
• Minimum of two years of culinary services administration experience, preferably in Senior Living.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making.
• Physical abilities appropriate for kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote our mission and core values of Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
• Actively contribute to growing community occupancy by representing and interacting with potential residents and families.
• Develop and implement strategies regarding labor, occupancy, expenses, and quality of services.
• Interview, hire, orient, train, supervise and evaluate subordinate staff.
• Ensure compliant record keeping, food safety, and regulatory adherence.
• Assist in development of budgets and capital requirements, including forecasting expenses.
• Prepare and participate in local community events sponsored by your site.
• Build a high performing team and maintain morale.
• Maintain a safe working and living environment.
• Provide weekend coverage as Manager on Duty.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Budgeting

Food safety

Education

College degree or certification in culinary arts or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Windows

Job description

Monarch Communities is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the day-to-day operations of the dining department in a senior living setting. Responsibilities include staffing, menu planning, quality plating, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance to deliver nutritious meals.

The role requires managing budgets, ensuring food safety, and coordinating with the Executive Director. Candidates should have ServSafe certification, cost-control experience, and strong leadership abilities.