Executive Chef

Full-time

Position Overview

This position prepares and supervises the preparation of food daily as outlined by the weekly menus. Encourage quality and artistic plate deliverance daily. Interact positively with residents to enhance an active and content lifestyle within the community.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily as outlined on the weekly menu plan being mindful of the seniors unique dietary needs.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation and service as outlined in menu plans
• Communicate openly and work intricately with various levels of team members directing and training patiently as needed.
• Assist in monitoring staff and safe food handling procedures including but not limited to receiving of food storage preparation and proper cooling and reheating of all food products.
• Ensure the success of outside marketing events in-house marketing and activities and additional catering events as needed. Must follow proper forms and paperwork protocol.
• Must maintain portion control to meet budgetary requirements without reducing portion sizes. Determine portion size through resident requests and requirements in meeting basic nutritional needs.
• Responsible for quality food preparation and presentation including creation plating and delivery.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and creative problem solving where necessary.
• Report any on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents team members and community operations.
• Utilize meez recipe program for daily recipes to ensure consistency.
• Ensure the proper use of Revel POS and provide ongoing Revel training for team members.
• Effectively communicate with corporate dining services team.
• Adhere to state and county regulatory compliance ensuring all temperature and sanitizing is recorded via Tels.
• Other duties as assigned

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• 3 years experience in a kitchen managerial position
• Culinary Arts degree or related degree
• Experience in volume food production within a commercial kitchen
• Experience and discipline in creating fine food for a multitude of palettes
• Experience managing and leading staff
• Previous experience in working with older adults

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• State food-handling and kitchen regulations
• Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher garbage disposal microwave coffee maker ice machine blender food processor meat slicer mixer etc.) and office equipment (FAX photocopier and telephone)
• Knowledge and conformity to state and local food code and health code regulations with an overall keen sense of sanitation and food safety
• Basic knowledge and understanding of business principles with regard to budgets invoicing inventory acceptable hiring practices and marketing
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe certification
• Willingness to learn and help others
• Enjoyment in working with older adults

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