Executive Chef in Healthcare

Erickson Senior Living • Glen Mills, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an Executive Chef and bring your passion for exceptional food, teamwork, and culinary excellence to our team. We are seeking a hospitality-driven professional to lead and elevate our Signature Dining Programs, featuring from-scratch cooking and chef-inspired menus. In this role, you will oversee daily kitchen operations while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and service. In a healthcare setting, you will also play a key role in supporting patient wellness by developing and executing menus that accommodate a wide range of therapeutic and medically necessary diets, including low-sodium, diabetic, renal, gluten-free, low-fat, texture-modified, and liquid or low-residue diets. Collaborating closely with clinical teams, you will help deliver nutritious, compliant, and appealing meals that enhance the overall patient experience.

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 the efficiency and quality of food purchasing, receiving, storage, and preparation (from pre-preparation to plate presentation), sanitation of the production areas, and direct supervision of all food production staff (and utility staff where applicable) within budgetary parameters.
• Supervise, implement and maintain core menus and recipe management system and BOH computer system.
• Maintain proper procedures to maintain kitchen/equipment sanitation.
• Responsible for monthly internal sanitation audit.
• Comply with all federal and state regulations pertaining to food handling/production (Health Department/HAACP).
• Partner with Unit Manager to ensure issues with food production, preparation and presentation are resolved.
• Ensure optimum food quality/presentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with residents through dining room visits and meetings.

Benefits

• PTO & paid volunteer hours (per state law)
• 401(k) with 3% company match for team members 18+
• Onsite medical centers & health visits for team members 18+
• Free access to Well-Being Centers & wellness resources for you and your family
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement & 6,000+ online courses
• Career growth as we expand into new and existing communities
• Flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed