Executive Chef (Senior Living)

Location: Brandywine Living at Mahwah, 814 Wyckoff Ave, Mahwah, New Jersey, USA

Salary: USD 75,000–85,000 yearly

Company

hirify.global Senior Living provides senior living services with a focus on compassion, innovation, community, and resident well-being.

What you will do

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the culinary services department.
• Plan, organize, delegate, and direct culinary services activities.
• Oversee meal production, food quality, presentation, service, and resident satisfaction.
• Hire, train, and mentor culinary services associates.
• Maintain HACCP documentation and safe food-handling practices.
• Manage department budgets and work at least one weekend day with schedule flexibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business.
• At least two years of culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Windows, Outlook, and Excel, with the ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform other physical duties; ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive work environment focused on residents and community.
• Medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, FSA, and an employee assistance program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and referral bonus programs.