About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Scratch-made meals, a team of your own — and no nights.
Providence Place of Pottsville is hiring an Executive Chef / Director of Dining to lead the culinary team at our senior living community in Pottsville, PA. This is a hands-on chef role: you’ll be the head chef in the kitchen, responsible for the quality of every meal we serve to our 180 residents, and you’ll lead a dining team of 8–10 coworkers. If you love real, home-cooked food and leading a team that takes pride in it, this is your kitchen.
What you’ll do
- Lead the preparation of scratch-made, home-cooked meals — and be the hands-on head chef at most mid-day and evening meals
- Delight residents with demonstration cooking, cooking classes, residents’ own recipes, and special treats and events
- Run the dining program day to day: hire, schedule, train, coach, and evaluate your team of 8–10
- Manage purchasing, inventory, portion control, menus, and the department budget
- Keep the kitchen and dining areas safe and spotless — temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and equipment care
- Plan and execute special events for the community
- Work as part of the community’s leadership team alongside the Executive Director
Schedule
Full-time, salaried. Daytime and early-evening hours — no nights. Every other weekend.
What you bring
- A passion for great, home-made meals
- Significant experience as a Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role
- Strong leadership and organizational skills — you can run a kitchen and a budget
- A good communicator with coworkers and residents alike, with outstanding customer service
- Knowledge of food safety and state regulations; able to use and create recipes
- Culinary or Hospitality degree preferred
- ServSafe certification required
- On your feet for your shift; able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs
Pay & benefits
$65,000/year to start, plus health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, your birthday as a holiday, and more.
About Providence Place
Family-owned since 1998, Providence Place treats residents the way we’d want our own grandparents treated — and we develop our coworkers the same way. Come do work that matters.
EOE
Other1
#ZR
Providence Place Senior Living is a family-owned senior care organization founded in 1998 by former Pennsylvania Governor George M. Leader. Operating across seven scenic Pennsylvania campuses, the organization provides comprehensive senior care options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living/Personal Care, and Memory Support. Guided by the philosophy that "skilled hands work best when guided by warm hearts," Providence Place is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for senior residents while fostering a supportive, progressive, and empowering work environment for its co-workers.
Company Culture & Core Philosophy
Providence Place rejects rigid institutional structures in favor of a vibrant, homelike atmosphere where both residents and team members exercise meaningful autonomy. Leadership emphasizes removing administrative barriers—famously committing to "getting rid of stupid rules"—and empowering staff to problem-solve and innovate. Senior care is viewed as a high-impact profession comparable to teaching or medicine, where relationships and genuine human connection form the core of daily operations.
Career Opportunities & Roles
The organization frequently hires compassionate, dedicated professionals across a wide array of disciplines, including:
Nursing & Caregiving: Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), nurses, and resident life associates.
Hospitality & Culinary: Line chefs, dining room servers, and food service staff.
Community Operations: Housekeeping, maintenance, administrative, sales, and executive leadership.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Providence Place rewards its team members with a robust benefits program designed to support their personal and professional well-being:
Healthcare & Insurance: Fantastic health insurance options with free dental and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and optional disability programs.
Time-Off Perks: Your birthday off as a paid holiday, with double-pay incentives for team members working scheduled holidays.
Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plans with company match and statewide credit union membership.
Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team member recognition awards, tuition scholarship programs, co-worker and resident recruitment bonuses, and structured opportunities for professional advancement.
Our Communities
Providence Place operates seven premier retirement communities throughout Pennsylvania:
Chambersburg
Collegeville
Dover (York)
Drums (Hazleton)
Lancaster
Pine Grove
Pottsville
As an equal-opportunity employer, Providence Place invites dedicated professionals who share a passion for service, empathy, and community impact to join its growing family and help redefine the standard of senior living.
Company Description
Providence Place Senior Living is a family-owned senior care organization founded in 1998 by former Pennsylvania Governor George M. Leader. Operating across seven scenic Pennsylvania campuses, the organization provides comprehensive senior care options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living/Personal Care, and Memory Support. Guided by the philosophy that "skilled hands work best when guided by warm hearts," Providence Place is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for senior residents while fostering a supportive, progressive, and empowering work environment for its co-workers.\r\n\r\nCompany Culture & Core Philosophy\r\nProvidence Place rejects rigid institutional structures in favor of a vibrant, homelike atmosphere where both residents and team members exercise meaningful autonomy. Leadership emphasizes removing administrative barriers—famously committing to "getting rid of stupid rules"—and empowering staff to problem-solve and innovate. Senior care is viewed as a high-impact profession comparable to teaching or medicine, where relationships and genuine human connection form the core of daily operations.\r\n\r\nCareer Opportunities & Roles\r\nThe organization frequently hires compassionate, dedicated professionals across a wide array of disciplines, including:\r\n\r\nNursing & Caregiving: Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), nurses, and resident life associates.\r\n\r\nHospitality & Culinary: Line chefs, dining room servers, and food service staff.\r\n\r\nCommunity Operations: Housekeeping, maintenance, administrative, sales, and executive leadership.\r\n\r\nComprehensive Benefits Package\r\nProvidence Place rewards its team members with a robust benefits program designed to support their personal and professional well-being:\r\n\r\nHealthcare & Insurance: Fantastic health insurance options with free dental and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and optional disability programs.\r\n\r\nTime-Off Perks: Your birthday off as a paid holiday, with double-pay incentives for team members working scheduled holidays.\r\n\r\nFinancial Security: 401(k) retirement plans with company match and statewide credit union membership.\r\n\r\nGrowth & Recognition: Quarterly team member recognition awards, tuition scholarship programs, co-worker and resident recruitment bonuses, and structured opportunities for professional advancement.\r\n\r\nOur Communities\r\nProvidence Place operates seven premier retirement communities throughout Pennsylvania:\r\n\r\nChambersburg\r\n\r\nCollegeville\r\n\r\nDover (York)\r\n\r\nDrums (Hazleton)\r\n\r\nLancaster\r\n\r\nPine Grove\r\n\r\nPottsville\r\n\r\nAs an equal-opportunity employer, Providence Place invites dedicated professionals who share a passion for service, empathy, and community impact to join its growing family and help redefine the standard of senior living.
Location and commute
450 N Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901.
Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.
How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3283167485.