Executive Chef

Senior Living Executive Chef Merrill Gardens at Madison is currently accepting applications for an Executive Chef to support residents within our beautiful community. This role is dedicated to providing seniors with a dining experience that values individuality and dignity. We offer our full‑time employees: Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance) Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid time off – 7 holidays and 11 vacation days Free daily meal for every shift 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting Tuition reimbursement for career growth Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance Pet insurance and team member discounts Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement We offer our part‑time employees: Free daily meal for every shift 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement for career growth Pet insurance and team member discounts Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement Our Executive Chefs are responsible for: Leading the dining program with the highest level of customer service Managing all staffing, inventory, and budget control for the community dining program Maintaining a strong presence in the dining room to ensure quality and resident satisfaction Scheduling and supervising all food preparation activities Establishing and preparing menu items from approved recipes while initiating creative menu items for regional and resident preferences Overseeing training and development of dining program team members Providing accurate and timely reports to management as required Performing other duties as assigned If you are someone with: BS or Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts, preferred Minimum 7 years of food service experience and 2 years of management experience Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper storage and handling procedures Proper certification as required by state and local statutes Ability to complete Merrill Gardens’ Food Service certification courses (e.g., ServSafe) and full understanding of HACCP requirements Physical Requirements This role requires frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs. Regular bending, lifting, and reaching are also part of daily responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr