Executive Chef I

Erickson Senior Living • Peabody, MA

6d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Executive Chef with a passion for scratch cooking and delivering exceptional dining experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented culinary team and shape a new gold standard in senior living hospitality. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, experience in training and team development, a focus on food quality and presentation, and a background in multi-unit operations

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).
• Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Nice To Haves

• Fine dining experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food purchasing, preparation, presentation, and storage within budget
• Supervise food production and utility staff to ensure efficiency and quality
• Maintain core menus, recipe management system, and BOH computer systems
• Ensure kitchen and equipment sanitation; conduct monthly internal audits
• Comply with all federal and state food safety regulations (Health Dept./HACCP)
• Partner with Unit Manager to address and resolve food service issues
• Ensure consistent food quality and appealing presentation
• Build and maintain relationships with residents through dining room visits and meetings

Benefits

• Enjoy great schedules with no late nights, early closures on holidays, and some weekends off.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience from $80,000 – $90,000 annually, plus eligibility for annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees