Chef

Brandywine Living, a premier provider of quality senior living services, is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for a Culinary Chef at our Brandywine Pennington community located in Pennington, NJ. Known for our commitment to excellence and compassionate care, Brandywine Living offers a vibrant and supportive environment where seniors receive the highest standards of living and wellness. As a trusted leader in the senior living industry, we strive to create not just homes but communities where residents can thrive, enjoy engaging lifestyles, and receive exceptional culinary experiences tailored to their needs. Our culinary team plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents by delivering nutritious, flavorful, and visually pleasing meals that cater to their dietary requirements and preferences. Joining Brandywine Living means becoming part of a dedicated team that values respect, inclusivity, and personal growth.

This full-time Culinary Chef position is a pivotal role within our kitchen team at Brandywine Pennington by Monarch. Working closely under the guidance of the Executive Chef, the Culinary Chef will be responsible for assisting in all phases of meal preparation to ensure the highest culinary standards are met. This position requires a passion for food, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining impeccable sanitation and safety in all kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of culinary methods related to ingredient preparation and recipe execution. This role involves preparing salad bar offerings, desserts, bakery items, and supporting the Executive Chef with meal preparation tasks assigned. The position requires hands-on involvement in keeping an organized, clean, and safe kitchen environment, including knowledge of proper food labeling, storage, and kitchen equipment operation such as food processors, dishwashers, and convection ovens.

The Culinary Chef will also contribute to the procurement of food inventory and supplies, assist with scheduled cleaning of kitchen equipment, and help maintain a work environment that supports the health and wellbeing of both residents and staff. This role is categorized as full-time, with weekend availability being a must, reflecting the continuous need to deliver outstanding food services to our residents every day of the week. The compensation for this position ranges from $20 to $21 per hour, with final pay based on experience and qualifications. Brandywine Living offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance options, ancillary benefits like life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Joining our team not only means advancing your culinary career but also becoming part of a community-oriented organization dedicated to quality care and employee growth.