Executive Chef

Dial Silvercrest Corp • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Executive Chef prepares and supervises daily food preparation according to weekly menus, with attention to residents’ dietary needs, food quality, and artistic presentation. The role oversees food preparation and service, supports a positive dining experience for residents, and interacts with residents to contribute to an active and content lifestyle within the community. The Executive Chef also leads and trains team members, maintains food safety and regulatory compliance, supports marketing and catering events, and uses the meez recipe program, Revel POS, and Tels temperature and sanitizing records.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a kitchen managerial position.
• A Culinary Arts degree or related degree.
• Experience in volume food production in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience and discipline in creating fine food for a range of palettes.
• Experience managing and leading staff.
• Previous experience working with older adults.
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations.
• Ability to operate kitchen appliances and office equipment.
• Knowledge of and compliance with state and local food and health codes, with a strong understanding of sanitation and food safety.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of business principles related to budgets, invoicing, inventory, acceptable hiring practices, and marketing.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily according to weekly menus while considering seniors’ unique dietary needs.
• Oversee food preparation and service in accordance with menu plans.
• Communicate and work with team members at various levels, directing and patiently training them as needed.
• Assist in monitoring staff and safe food-handling procedures, including food receiving, storage, preparation, cooling, and reheating.
• Support outside and in-house marketing events, activities, and catering events, following required forms and paperwork procedures.
• Maintain portion control within budget requirements while meeting resident requests and basic nutritional needs.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation, including creating, plating, and delivering food.
• Use sound judgment and creative problem-solving as needed.
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day they occur.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about residents, team members, and community operations.
• Use the meez recipe program for daily recipes to ensure consistency.
• Ensure proper use of Revel POS and provide ongoing Revel training to team members.
• Communicate effectively with the corporate dining services team.
• Follow state and county regulatory requirements and ensure temperature and sanitizing records are entered through Tels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Birthday and anniversary paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Double pay on holidays.
• Paid time off accrual starting on day one.
• Referral bonus.
• Free meal during shift, with savings of up to $260.
• Loyalty incentive.
• Employee recognition program.
• Discounts through Verizon and AT&T.
• Pay advance program.
• Medical and prescription drug insurance, including dental and vision.
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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