Executive Chef - Community

Otterbein SeniorLife•Jackson, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Chef is a full-time salaried position directing a full-service kitchen and wait staff, providing three meals a day and specialty dining experiences. The position manages the back-of-the-house staff and schedules, ordering and inventory, and daily oversight of food production and quality. Working closely with the Associate Director of Dining Services, the position will provide direction for cooks, wait staff, and others to ensure all functions of the Dining Department are performed efficiently and correctly.

Requirements

Experience with budget control and stock management
Strong supervisory skills
Flexibility with schedule and hours
Must enjoy working with the senior population
Must be able to pass a physical, background check and drug test
Education: High School diploma or GED
Licensure: Serv-Safe certification
Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience in the dining and cooking field; preferably in a healthcare & restaurant setting

Responsibilities

Coordinating the daily menus and recipes and managing multiple job tasks
Directly supervising and training kitchen personnel on all related culinary activities in conjunction with Director of Food and Beverage Department
Overseeing daily operation of the kitchen and ensures the highest quality food products for an Independent Living community
Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards
Assisting with set-up, service, and clean-up of food production