EXECUTIVE CHEF (UCI LAKEWOOD HOSPITAL) LAKEWOOD CA
About The Position
The Executive Chef oversees kitchen operations and maintains a safe, sanitary work environment for staff. The role prepares or directs the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines, and offers an opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional. The chef plans regular and modified menus, ensures food is prepared and presented consistently, trains kitchen staff, and manages kitchen sanitation, equipment upkeep, inventory, and food costs. The position also ensures compliance with health, sanitation, and safety requirements and participates in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate.
Requirements
- Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
- Hands-on chef experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Computer experience, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or equivalent experience.
- Extensive catering experience.
- Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
- Institutional and batch cooking experience.
- ServSafe certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
- Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards; complete daily production worksheets and waste logs; and taste completed meals to ensure quality.
- Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
- Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas, and ensure staff complete assigned schedules.
- Maintain inventories of food and non-food supplies within established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available.
- Make decisions about using leftover food products in accordance with company guidelines.
- Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures, including requirements evidenced through audits.
- Follow facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting.
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday time off, varying by site and state
- Personal leave
- Associate shopping program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount marketplace
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
