Chef

Carmel Terrace•Framingham, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join us at Carmel Terrace! A Faith-Based, Assisted and Independent Living community sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters. We are a place of life, a place of caring, and more importantly, a true home for our residents. Located on lush, manicured lawns and gardens in Framingham, MA, we are just minutes from Route 9 for easy access to the Mass Pike. We're looking for a Head Chef who takes pride in scratch cooking and wants a role that respects their time outside the kitchen. This is a stable, well-structured position with predictable hours, consistent volume, and real room for culinary creativity — not the chaos of a typical restaurant grind.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Institutional chef experience required.
Servesafe Certification required.
Strong scratch cooking and menu development skills.
Solid understanding of food cost, ordering, and kitchen management.
A collaborative leadership style and genuine passion for great food.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.

Responsibilities

In cooperation with Dietary Director, lead all kitchen operations, from menu development to daily execution.
Design and rotate scratch-made menus that showcase seasonal ingredients and creative technique.
Manage food cost, ordering, and inventory.
Train, schedule, and mentor kitchen staff.
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
Collaborate with leadership on menu planning and special events.