Executive Chef I
About The Position
Cedar Crest Village is seeking a passionate, experienced Executive Chef to lead The Overlook Restaurant and The Bistro. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate our Signature Dining Program through creativity, from-scratch cooking, and chef-driven innovation. You will lead menu development, seasonal rotations, and daily specials while ensuring consistency, quality, and resident satisfaction. Working closely with the General Manager and leadership team, you’ll deliver excellence and hospitality in every dining experience. Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow. Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
- Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and food presentation
- Good knowledge of PC software and POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
Nice To Haves
- Fine dining experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Ensure efficient and high-quality food purchasing, preparation, and presentation within budget
- Supervise all kitchen staff and oversee BOH systems, core menus, and recipe management
- Maintain kitchen and equipment sanitation; conduct monthly internal sanitation audits
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (Health Dept./HAACP)
- Partner with General Manager to address and resolve food production or presentation issues
- Maintain high standards for food quality and plate presentation
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, with wellness reimbursements and telemedicine
- Generous PTO, plus paid volunteer hours in accordance with applicable state law
- 401(k) with a 3% company match for team members 18+
- Onsite medical centers and health/well-being resources for team members and their families
- Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to 6,000+ online courses
- Exciting growth opportunities as we expand and open new communities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
