Executive Chef

Cardinal Senior Living LLCBloomfield, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Autumn House Bloomfield Hills is a Cardinal Senior Living community located at 6257 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI. Autumn House offers the opportunity to work with a great team of professionals to ensure our residents’ needs are met in a quality and safe environment. It provides an environment where you can grow, learn and take your skill set to the next level! This is a hands-on position that will allow whoever is in the role to develop and enhance their food service skills!

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalency.
  • Familiarity with kitchen equipment, including steam tables, slicers, etc.
  • Experience in kitchen sanitation and hygiene.
  • Ability to perform tasks such as calculating, ordering, filing, and writing.
  • Ability to effectively supervise all dietary staff, as well as Care Takers while they are serving in the dining room.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • ServSafe certification

Nice To Haves

  • CDM or Associates Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred, but not required.
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in food preparation budget experience preferred.
  • Basic computer skills for data entry.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises dietary staff, finds coverage as needed, assists in staff scheduling as needed.
  • Orients and trains dietary employees; supervise day-to-day operations of kitchen and dining room.
  • Works with Human Resources as needed regarding hiring and terminating employees; issues disciplinary notices, as needed.
  • Keeps adequate supply of snacks and beverages on the floor for resident consumption.
  • Manages inventory of food and supplies; ordering supplies and food to maximize cost effectiveness, ensuring that par levels are maintained.
  • Leads staff in exemplifying excellent customer service to residents and other departments.
  • Completes evaluations with dietary employees at quarterly and annually.
  • Develops and implements cleaning schedules to ensure a sanitary environment.
  • Maintains safety and health rules and protocols related to OSHA & CDC regulations and Cardinal Senior Management Standards as required.
  • Manages dietary functions as they relate to activities, marketing, and other special events; works in conjunction with other departments to present excellence to customers and potential customers.
  • Ensures the posting and updating of required documentation (diabetic list, special diet needs, etc.) on a regular basis at appropriate locations.
  • Monitors and ensures that necessary items are covered, labeled, dated, rotated, and maintained in a safe, organized and systematic manner.
  • Monitors completion of all necessary records with regard to refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
  • Ensures the posting of menus according to regulations, including making sure changes are communicated to residents, per state requirements.
  • Ensures the building maintains a record of the meal census per state regulations.
  • Solicits input from residents with regard to food service, quality of food, and any other issues or concerns.
  • Communicates problems and suggestions for improvement to the Executive Director in a timely fashion.
  • Ensures that the building meets the food and nutritional needs of the residents including offering 3 meals a day at regular mealtimes.
  • Functions as a Cook or Dietary Aide as needed to meet the needs of the building.
  • Hold pre-shift meetings with staff
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages with a yearly performance merit program.
  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans for you and your family
  • Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, etc.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match
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