Executive Chef - 1.0 FTE

Prairie Ridge Health • Columbus, WI

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About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for daily kitchen operations and supervision of kitchen staff. The role includes supervising and preparing food for patient meal service, cafeteria food service, catering functions, and special events, as well as serving and portioning hot and cold foods.

The Executive Chef plans and executes menus, develops and standardizes recipes, and manages kitchen inventory, including ordering and record keeping for food and supplies. The role trains kitchen staff and supervises their use of culinary techniques and procedures to support food quality and patient and customer satisfaction.

Working closely with the Manager of Culinary Services, the Executive Chef helps maintain sanitation, food safety, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and the general upkeep of the Culinary Services department. The Executive Chef serves as the person in charge when the Manager of Culinary Services is absent.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, or obtain one within five years.
• ServSafe Food Manager certification or equivalent.
• At least three years of chef experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff.
• Supervise and prepare food for patient meal service, cafeteria service, catering functions, and special events.
• Serve and portion hot and cold foods.
• Plan and execute menus.
• Develop and standardize recipes.
• Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering and record keeping for food and supplies.
• Train kitchen staff and supervise their execution of culinary techniques and procedures.
• Help maintain sanitation, food safety, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and general upkeep of the Culinary Services department.
• Serve as the person in charge in the absence of the Manager of Culinary Services.

What This Job Offers

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