Monarch Communities

Residential communities prioritizing wellness for all

Executive Chef

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMelville, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required; culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business is preferred.
At least two years of culinary services administration experience is required; senior living experience is preferred.
ServSafe certification is required.
Training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Windows, Outlook, and Excel, and the ability to learn new applications are required.
The role requires standing, walking, sitting, using fine and gross motor skills, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and smelling.
The role requires lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Availability to work at least one weekend day and flexibility with scheduling based on department needs are required.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, delegate, and direct all aspects of the culinary services department.
Oversee meal production while maintaining high quality, excellent service practices, and superior customer service.
Hire, train, and mentor culinary services department associates.
Ensure Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) protocols are followed and documented to ensure safe food handling.
Adhere to budgets.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in senior living is preferred.
A degree in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business is preferred.

Job Description

Position: Executive Chef

Salary Range: $36.00 - $38.00 Hourly

Job Overview

Responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the culinary services department. Ensure resident satisfaction by delivering a variety of food options that are nutritious and well plated.

Responsibilities and Duties

Planning, organizing, delegating, and directing all aspect of the culinary services department
Oversee the production of all meals while maintaining high quality, excellent service practices, and superior customer service
Hiring, training, and mentoring all culinary services department associates
Ensure all HACCP protocols are adhered to and document to ensure safe food handling
Responsible for adhering to budgets
Ability to work at least one weekend day. Flexibility with schedule due to needs of culinary department.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business
Minimum of two (2) years culinary services administration experience, preferably in senior living
ServSafe certification required
Must have training and experience in cost control, food management, and diet therapy
Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Abilities

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered(Full Time):

· Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision

· Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability

· Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

· FSA (Commuter/Parking)

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· 401(k) Retirement with Company Match

· Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

· Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

· Employee Referral Bonus

· Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation: 36 to 38 (USD) (HOURLY)

About the Company

Monarch Communities

Residential communities prioritizing wellness for all

Monarch Communities designs and operates living environments focused on wellness. It creates communities where residents and staff are supported by services and spaces that promote physical health, mental well-being, and spiritual nourishment. The approach integrates nutritious food, nature-inspired features like butterfly gardens, and landscape design to encourage healthy lifestyles and social connection. Its offerings revolve around creating a holistic, wellness-centered living experience rather than just housing. Monarch differentiates itself by embedding wellness into every aspect of the community—from dining and outdoor environments to programming—so residents can thrive in body, mind, and spirit. The goal is to provide environments that nourish well-being for both residents and staff, aiming for long-term health, happiness, and vitality within the community.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Maryland, United States
Founded: 2019

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