Executive Chef

Asbury Methodist Village, a part of Asbury Communities, Inc., stands as a premier continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Montgomery County, Maryland. Recognized as the 14th-largest not-for-profit continuing care retirement community system in the United States by LeadingAge Ziegler, Asbury is renowned for its welcoming environment and commitment to excellence. The community holds EAGLE accreditation from the United Methodist Association of Health & Welfare Ministries, reflecting its dedication to high standards of care and service. For nine consecutive years, Asbury has earned the Great Place to Work® designation, highlighting a people-first culture that values employee trust and feedback. Asbury continuously acts on associate input to ensure a supportive, stable, and rewarding workplace, holding insurance premiums steady and reinforcing its commitment to employee wellbeing both on and off the job. Joining Asbury means becoming part of a legacy that positively impacts the lives of seniors throughout the region, offering more laughter, more possibilities, and more meaningful ways to give back.

The Executive Chef role at Asbury Methodist Village is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing all culinary operations within the skilled nursing and assisted living areas, as well as supporting campus-wide culinary initiatives, café operations, resident engagement programming, and special events. This full-time position, offering an annual salary range of $85,000 to $90,000, requires a highly skilled culinary professional with extensive experience in healthcare dietary practices. The Executive Chef leads the back-of-house culinary teams to produce meals that are not only therapeutic and compliant with healthcare regulations but also flavorful, visually appealing, and delivered with the highest quality standards. This includes managing the preparation of regular diets, texture-modified diets, pureed and mechanical soft diets, renal and diabetic diets, low sodium meals, allergy-sensitive options, and thickened liquids. The role demands expertise in IDDSI standards, allergy management, kitchen sanitation, and food safety systems.

Collaboration is key in this position, working closely with Clinical Nutrition, Nursing, Operations, and Dining leadership to ensure exceptional resident satisfaction, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The Executive Chef oversees meal tray assembly, portion control, meal ticket accuracy, and timely food delivery to maintain resident safety and satisfaction. Financial stewardship is also vital, as the role includes managing food costs, labor, waste reduction, inventory control, and purchasing compliance. Leadership extends to directing large culinary teams in a high-volume setting, maintaining standardized recipes, and continuously improving operational processes and resident dining experiences.

This position is essential in maintaining Asbury Methodist Village’s reputation for outstanding healthcare dining while supporting upscale dining and catering events across the campus. It offers a rewarding career opportunity within an esteemed organization dedicated to serving seniors with compassion, respect, and culinary excellence. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401K plan with employer match, paid time off, and paid holidays, supporting a healthy work-life balance. Asbury Methodist Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.