Executive Chef I

Location :

Charlestown by Erickson Senior Living

We are looking for an Executive Chef who brings their passion for great food teamwork and culinary experience to join our team of award-winning chefs and dining management talent. We are looking for a strong hospitality experience and a proven track record of success that will help drive our innovative Signature Menu Dining Programs which include from-scratch cooking and chef-inspired culinary creations.

What we offer

Competitive benefits packages including medical dental vision and PTO in accordance with applicable state law.

401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.

Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices

Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.

Education assistance certification reimbursement and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.

Compensation and total rewards aligned to executive leadership performance with long-term financial growth incentives

State of the art community campuses ongoing expansion plans upgrades and design enhancements to ensure Erickson Senior Living continues to set the standard for senior living excellence.

Award-winning Best Places to Work and 5-Star industry recognition

Compensation :

Commensurate with experience starting at $75000 per year

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.

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.

Charlestown is a beautiful 110-acre continuing care retirement community located in Catonsville Maryland a suburb of Baltimore. Were part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living one of the countrys largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Charlestown is dedicated to 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 youll 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.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Management Experience,Cooking,Cost Control,Menu Planning,Sanitation,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1