The Parkwood - Executive Chef

Transforming Age•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parkwood is an upscale adult living community in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Executive Chef/Director of Culinary Services leads a professional, upscale culinary program that provides residents and guests with a positive dining experience. This is a hands-on cooking role, Monday through Friday, with monthly and seasonal menu planning and no late nights or weekends. The role pays $60,000 to $70,000+ DOE. The chef plans, prepares, and executes weekday evening meal service and assists with weekday continental breakfast preparation and planning. The position oversees menu development and production, culinary staff leadership and training, staffing and retention, budget management, food quality and presentation, sanitation, and operational standards. The chef also evaluates resident feedback and dining service to identify improvements, follows equipment and maintenance guidelines, and promotes Transforming Age’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of experience as an executive chef or chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar setting.
Ability to speak, read, and comprehend English.
Knowledge of menu planning, food preparation, and production.
Ability to stay current with health and nutrition trends and diets offered in accordance with policy and procedure.
Knowledge of food safety and local and state health department codes.
Ability to meet budgets and control costs.
Capability to administer employee incentive, retention, and training programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Creative food, menu-planning, and production skills.
Must have or be able to attain food-handling and state certifications within six months of starting.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree.
Senior living experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and execute evening meal service for residents Monday through Friday.
Assist with preparation and planning for daily continental breakfast offerings Monday through Friday.
Develop and implement a comprehensive, professional, upscale Culinary Services program that creates and maintains a positive experience for residents.
Develop, monitor, and maintain effective staffing and retention plans.
Provide leadership, training, and development for staff.
Research, plan, develop, produce, and serve fresh, relevant, inspiring, and well-balanced menu-cycle programs for residents and guests.
Develop and meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines.
Maintain community standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
Ensure cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Ensure staff are professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented.
Maintain food quality, appearance, and presentation standards.
Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance, and make operational or procedural revisions to improve service.
Adhere to equipment and maintenance guidelines.
Engage approved purveyors and vendors through established accounts.
Promote Transforming Age’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all areas of responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.