Chef Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts
• Able to manage revenue and expense budget
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Must be able to follow recipes and menus
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• SERV Safe Certification
• Two (2) years as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong leadership skills with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in supervising and management

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
• Manages food costs, upholds menu standards and controls inventory
• Purchases food and supplies for the kitchen ensuring the adequate preparations are made for every meal and special event
• Ensures the Culinary department is safe and sanitary and meets regulatory codes and laws requirements
• Ensure that all food supplies and other goods are properly stored, labeled, dated, and accounted for
• Reviews and follows weekly menus and recipes and ensures proper food supply
• Reviews special diets to ensure that all residents are served correctly
• Serves food with attention to portion control while maintaining standard caloric controls
• Ensures the kitchen is cleaned daily and scheduled cleaning functions are performed
• Ensures that all culinary services are presented in an attractive, gracious and timely manner
• Plans special meal services at least monthly for the residents that include live demonstrations by the chef to include specialty food preparations, themed dinner parties, carving stations, etc.
• Ensures the proper use of equipment and supplies and upholds cleaning and safety standards
• Review direct report associate time punches in ADP for accuracy
• Process bi-weekly payroll for department staff members
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of (all culinary associates) staff personnel
• Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
• Performs other related essential duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• tuition reimbursement
• on-demand pay