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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.

What we offer   

•  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

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience starting at $80,000.00 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus

How you will make an impact

• 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.

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What you will need 

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.  

• Fine dining experience a plus.

• 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.

Maris Grove is a beautiful 87-acre continuing care retirement community in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. 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. Maris Grove 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.