Executive Chef

Cardinal Senior Living LLC • Kentwood, MI

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Walnut Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care is hiring an Executive Chef! Walnut Ridge offers the opportunity to work with a great team of professionals to ensure our residents’ needs are met in a quality and safe environment. It also provides an environment where you can grow, learn, and take your skill set to the next level! This is a hands-on position that will allow whoever is in the role to develop and enhance their food service skills! The Executive Chef will oversee the daily operations of the Dietary Department, while maintaining budgetary guidelines and food quality. Ensure excellence in resident service, satisfaction, and compliance with all applicable regulations regarding food safety and Department of Human Services guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment, including steam tables, slicers, etc.
• Experience in kitchen sanitation and hygiene.
• Ability to perform tasks such as calculating, ordering, filing, and writing.
• Ability to effectively supervise all dietary staff, as well as Care Takers while they are serving in the dining room.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• ServSafe certification

Nice To Haves

• CDM or Associates Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in food preparation; budget experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervises dietary staff, finds coverage as needed, assists in staff scheduling as needed.
• Orients and trains dietary employees; supervises day-to-day operations of kitchen and dining room.
• Works with Human Resources as needed regarding hiring and terminating employees; issues disciplinary notices, as needed.
• Keeps adequate supply of snacks and beverages on the floor for resident consumption.
• Manages inventory of food and supplies; ordering supplies and food to maximize cost-effectiveness, ensuring that par levels are maintained.
• Leads staff in exemplifying excellent customer service to residents and other departments.
• Completes evaluations with dietary employees quarterly and annually.
• Develops and implements cleaning schedules to ensure a sanitary environment.
• Maintains safety and health rules and protocols related to OSHA & CDC regulations and Cardinal Senior Living Standards as required.
• Manages dietary functions as they relate to activities, marketing, and other special events; works in conjunction with other departments to present excellence to customers and potential customers.
• Ensures the posting and updating of required documentation (diabetic list, special diet needs, etc.) on a regular basis at appropriate locations.
• Monitors and ensures that necessary items are covered, labeled, dated, rotated, and maintained in a safe, organized, and systematic manner.
• Monitors completion of all necessary records with regard to refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
• Ensures the posting of menus according to regulations, including making sure changes are communicated to residents, per state requirements.
• Ensures the building maintains a record of the meal census per state regulations.
• Solicits input from residents with regard to food service, quality of food, and any other issues or concerns.
• Communicates problems and suggestions for improvement to the Executive Director in a timely fashion.
• Ensures that the building meets the food and nutritional needs of the residents, including offering 3 meals a day at regular mealtimes.
• Functions as a Cook or Dietary Aide as needed to meet the needs of the building.
• Holds pre-shift meetings with staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with a yearly performance merit program.
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, etc.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED