Chef Manager Recovery Center of Niagara

Personal Touch Food Service•Town of Newfane, NY

3d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Personal Touch Food Service is hiring a hands-on Chef Manager to lead food service at an adult inpatient detox and drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in Newfane, NY. Good food is part of recovery. You'll prepare fresh, nourishing meals while leading a clean, safe, well-organized kitchen and developing a strong food service team.

Requirements

3+ years of managing a kitchen or similar operation
ServSafe Manager certification, or the ability to obtain it within 30–60 days
Experience preparing meals for special dietary needs
Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
Ability to manage ambiguous situations and adapt to changing operational needs
Ability to pass an extensive background check and drug screen
Cooking and food preparation
Fiscal controls and management
Effective marketing and presentation
General nutrition
Human relations and diplomacy
Active listening
Institutional food service equipment
Effective problem solving
Adaptability and willingness to learn
Ability to manage ambiguous situations and make sound decisions in changing circumstances
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math at a high school graduate level
Must be able to bend, stoop, and perform extensive walking; must be able to exert well-paced mobility to move quickly to different areas of the operation as demands arise.
Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Work may involve exposure to a hot kitchen environment.
Must maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to corporate dress policy.
Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, and excessive noise.
Position involves varied duties and may require extended periods of standing and physical activity based on operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare, behavioral health, or institutional food service experience is a plus
Culinary degree, bachelor's degree in food service management, food and nutrition, business management, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience in an institutional or commercial food operation, with increasing food service supervisory or management responsibilities, may be considered.
Must have a passion for food service and enjoy working with people!

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve three meals a day plus snacks for adult residents
Manage and produce daily meals based on a cycle menu. Demonstrate flexibility in preparing meals to accommodate special dietary needs, including food allergies.
Work with assistant managers to lead, train, and develop a team of cooks and food service workers.
Place responsible food and supply orders, manage inventory, and develop employee schedules, all in adherence to the site budget and operational needs.
Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and inspection-ready
Follow facility safety rules, including knife and sharps control and alcohol-free ingredients
Work with nursing and clinical staff to address residents' dietary and food service needs
Treat residents with respect and maintain confidentiality