Executive Chef

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management • Austin, TX

10d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center at Parmer is seeking a full-time Executive Chef to plan, coordinate, and manage its Dietary department and provide patients with an exceptional culinary experience while meeting their dietary needs. The role oversees dietary staff, food and supply purchasing, menus, kitchen operations, budgets, food-service sanitation and safety, and compliance with applicable health regulations. The Executive Chef works closely with the Registered Dietician, patients, families, and other department leaders, and may assist with kitchen work and prepare meals for company meetings and events. Weekend or on-call availability is required as needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a culinary leadership position in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to have difficult conversations with compassion.
• Self-motivation and excellent follow-through.
• Ability to multitask and maintain a calm demeanor in chaotic situations.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to promote positivity and high morale.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in a culinary leadership position in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, schedule, discipline, and manage dietary staff.
• Manage kitchen inventory and purchasing of food, supplies, and uniforms.
• Plan and prepare daily menus and customized meal plans to meet patients’ dietary needs.
• Interact daily with patients, family members, the Registered Dietician, departmental Directors, and staff.
• Manage the Dietary department and staffing within the budget.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and effective work environment.
• Work and assist in the kitchen as needed.
• Handle complaints and issues in a timely manner.
• Perform administrative duties required by the position.
• Monitor facility survey reports and help develop plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local Department of Health regulations for sanitation and safety throughout food-service operations.
• Work closely with the Registered Dietician and departmental Directors.
• Prepare meals for company meetings and events.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement programs may be available for qualified candidates.
• Excellent pay.
• Generous PTO packages for full-time employees.
• 401(k) employer matching up to 4%.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other ancillary benefits for full-time employees, with little to no waiting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed