Executive Chef (Full-Time + Benefits)

Hawthorn Senior Living

Job Location

Cornelius, NC, US, 28031

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Posted On

12 June 2025

Job Overview


  • Job Category: Chefs and Head Cooks
  • Industry: Hospitality & Tourism
  • Application Deadline: 10 July 2025

Job Description

Hawthorn Senior Living, an independent and assisted living management company, is seeking caring people that want to make a positive difference in our residents’ lives.

WHY would you consider being a team member with Hawthorn?

Hawthorn is a privately owned senior housing company. We pride ourselves on hard-work, integrity, operating with total transparency and believing that you never go wrong doing the right thing.

We believe that our commitment to people is the reason we have one of the highest occupancies in the industry.

Our foundation of principles and philosophies don’t work for everyone, but they may be just what you’re looking for.

We are currently seeking an Executive Chef for our beautiful independent living community for active seniors in Salisbury – Oak Park.

Overall Job Purpose:

Ensuring the Community’s kitchen produces three (3) high quality, great tasting, well presented and nutritious meals every day, 365 days per year, made from scratch for the Community’s residents while remaining on budget in a clean and safe kitchen environment. Providing leadership for kitchen staff by inspiring and motivating each employee to perform successfully.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

  • Prior culinary experience or successful hands-on work experience in high-volume cooking.
  • Prior management experience preferred.

About Our Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and a benefit package that includes paid time off and the opportunity to elect healthcare, dental, vision and disability benefits, as well as supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401k plan with a match determined by the Company and an employee assistance program (EAP). We also have a very unique culture and love to celebrate year-round!

How to Apply:

Please come by and complete an application (no phone calls), we would love to meet you!

OR

Submit your resume for consideration.

We do pre-employment background checks, employment verifications, and reference checks. Oak Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Now

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Job Overview


  • Job Category: Chefs and Head Cooks
  • Industry: Hospitality & Tourism
  • Application Deadline: 10 July 2025