Executive Chef

Beztak Senior Living • West Bloomfield Charter Township, MI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Beztak Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to join their team. The Executive Chef is responsible for managing the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food in the community. This role involves assisting the Executive Director in supervising and carrying out day-to-day operations in the food and beverage department. The Executive Chef will also provide supervision, direction, and training to all employees within the kitchen; achieve operating and financial goals; ensure food quality; and meet client objectives and/or customer needs. Beztak emphasizes a passion for service and a commitment to excellence, with a team of caring professionals dedicated to making senior residents feel at home in their communities.

Requirements

• Degree or certification stemming from a culinary based education.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in the industry or a related field.
• Possesses all required training and certifications for state/county compliance.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skill

Responsibilities

• Responsible for and participates in the preparation of meals ordered by residents.
• Interacts and engages with residents and customers through conversation, demonstration and other interactions.
• Consistently produces meals that meet standards associated with fine dining.
• Completes month end reports that provide a detailed overview of the operation.
• Orders food and various supplies for kitchen, restaurant, and other departments.
• Plans and executes daily/weekly/monthly specials and menus.
• Places and receives orders/shipments.
• Ensures all necessary health, food, and safety codes and regulations are performed at all times.
• Knowledgeable of all menu items’ specifications of ingredients, portions, and procedures.
• Maintains a low, on-target food cost and operates within budget.
• Supervises and directs all kitchen staff.
• Provides and promotes a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Operates all equipment and tools used in the operation of a restaurant.
• Knows and uses universal precautions and personal protective equipment provided according to requirements established by OSHA.
• Operating a company vehicle or personal vehicle (as required) to perform job duties. Candidates must be willing and able to drive for work-related purposes as needed.
• Work in a high-pressure environment, interacting with challenging residents and vendors, handling urgent matters, resolving conflicts, exhibiting effective interpersonal skills

Benefits

• 401(k) with an employer match for every dollar contributed, up to 6% of eligible compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to paid company holidays and a “Float” Holiday to celebrate a day or holiday that you hold special.
• Life Insurance, provided at no cost to the employee.
• Five medical plan options – several including a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program – free, and confidential services for a variety of needs: counseling, pet care, financial services, vacation planning, and more!
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees