Monarch Communities

hospitality

ExecutiveChef

$80–85k Livingston, New Jersey, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Executive Chef at Monarch Communities. Skills: dining department operations, staffing, planning, organizing, serving nutritious and well plated meals, developing, maintaining, and implementing policies and procedures, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products, regulatory compliance, food safety, risk management, HACCP, labeling, storage protocols. day-to-day operations of the dining department. staffing”

What You'll Achieve.

growing community occupancy; successful strategies regarding labor, occupancy, expenses, and quality of services; highest quality program while serving nutritious and well plated meals

Industry & Context.

hospitality
Problems you'll solve

problem solving; decision-making skills

Eligibility Requirements

lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs, use proper body mechanics, stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell, occasional weekend coverage

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

ServSafe certification required, training and experience in cost control, food management, diet therapy, Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel), ability to learn new applications, Competence in organizational and time management skills, demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Nice to Have

culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, or business degree/certification, experience preferably in Senior Living

What You'll Do.

day-to-day operations of the dining department

providing the residents with the highest quality program while serving nutritious and well plated meals

and implements policies and procedures in line with local

State and Federal guidelines

preparation and serving of meals

sanitation of food service areas

accurate record keeping

rotating and inventory of products

regulatory compliance

Promote our mission and core values of Senior Living

Actively contributes to growing community occupancy

Develop and implement successful strategies regarding labor

and quality of services

supervise and evaluate subordinate staff

Consistently evaluate residents’ needs in relation to staff needs

Comply with all aspects of operation

including personnel practices

Assist in the development of operational budgets and capital requirements

Prepare and participate in local community events

Build a high performing team and keep morale high

Maintain a safe working and living environment

Ensure all staff use and maintain equipment properly

responsible for ensuring that purchasing standards are maintained and that appropriate vendors are used at all times

Provide occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty

Prepare and serve quality meals

Ensure special dietary needs are met and prepare texture modified food

Ensure compliance with all record keeping

and risk management requirements

Monitor food preparation

and handling to ensure adherence with HACCP

and storage protocols

Maintain accurate hot and cold food

and freezer temperature logs

Participate in and attend all in-service training as scheduled

Ensure compliance with all Federal

and local regulations

as well as community policies and procedures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment; interacting positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals; Build a high performing team and keep morale high

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