EXECUTIVE CHEF

Integritus Healthcare • Holyoke, MA

12d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Chef assists the Director of Food and Nutrition in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the comprehensive operation of the Dining/Nutritional department. This role ensures quality food service is provided at all times, following current local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and established policies and procedures. The Executive Chef is responsible for training and supervising all production and kitchen personnel, operating in a manner consistent with the Integritus mission, vision, and core values, and upholding the patient/resident Bill of Rights.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Food Service Management or 10 years’ experience working as a Food Service Director in a long term care setting required.
• Minimum 2 years working in a supervisory capacity.
• Serve Safe & Allergen Training
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years as a cook, or manager in a hotel, hospital, school, long-term are or restaurant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures that all foods produced are of the highest quality with proper temperatures and garnishes and served with proper sanitary procedures.
• Coordinates and directs the overall preparation of food as determined by needs, utilizing standardized recipes.
• Orients, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees of production and kitchen component according to established standards and procedures to assure an efficient, effective department.
• Implement safety and sanitation procedures in accordance with Department of Public Health guidelines.
• Assists in planning, monitoring, and controlling the purchase, storage, and utilization of all foods and sundry items.
• Prepares meals for residents, staff and visitors as necessary.
• Responsible for the development and standardization of recipes as pertaining to cycle menu.
• Responsible for the functioning of the department in the absence of the Director of Food & Nutritional Services.
• Oversees the receiving of food deliveries, checks for quality and completeness of orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree