Executive Chef

Ann's Choice by Erickson Senior Living is a premier continuing care retirement community located on a beautiful 103-acre campus in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Part of a nationally recognized network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the largest and most respected senior living and health care providers in the United States, Ann's Choice provides a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services to its residents. The community prides itself on delivering exceptional quality of life through innovative and compassionate care, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among residents and staff alike. Erickson Senior Living supports its employees with comprehensive benefits and provides opportunities for professional growth and learning.

We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join our team of award-winning chefs and dining management professionals at Ann's Choice. This role offers a unique opportunity for a culinary leader passionate about great food, teamwork, and innovation to bring their talents to a community dedicated to excellence in senior living hospitality. The Executive Chef will play a crucial role in driving our innovative Signature Menu Dining Programs, which emphasize from-scratch cooking and chef-inspired culinary creations designed to delight our residents. Starting salary is commensurate with experience beginning at $85,000 per year, along with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

The Executive Chef will oversee all aspects of food production within the community, ensuring exceptional efficiency, quality, and consistency from purchasing and receiving to storage, preparation, and final plate presentation, all while adhering to established budget guidelines. This role requires a strong background in hospitality and culinary management, including supervision and support of food production staff and ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and food safety regulations such as Health Department guidelines and HACCP protocols. The Executive Chef will implement and maintain core menus, manage recipe systems, operate back-of-house computer systems, and perform monthly internal sanitation audits to uphold the highest kitchen standards.

Additionally, the Executive Chef will actively engage with residents through regular dining room visits and meetings to build meaningful relationships and gather feedback, fostering a welcoming and community-centered dining experience. Candidates with fine dining experience and knowledge of contemporary a la carte and catering trends will find this role particularly fulfilling, as attention to food cost controls, production, sanitation, and presentation are key to maintaining our distinguished culinary reputation.

At Ann's Choice, we focus on a positive work environment that supports work-life balance and flexible scheduling, along with extensive benefits such as comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness reimbursements, health coaching, and telemedicine. Educational assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to thousands of online courses are available to aid your professional development. We offer PTO, paid volunteer hours, a 401(k) plan with company match, and even on-site medical centers and well-being resources for team members and their families. Joining Ann's Choice means being part of a thriving community committed to excellence in both resident care and employee satisfaction. Erickson Senior Living and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.