Executive Chef, Full Time

Description

Under the direction of the Food Service Director, the Executive Chef plans, directs, and controls all food service related activities including: menu development, quality, purchasing, production, and service while managing the operation's budget through effective cost control procedures and systems. Accountable for training, coaching and motivating team and ensuring that all team members comprehend and comply with guidelines, regulations, procedures and policies. Maintain and promote a clean & safe kitchen work environment in accordance with applicable health, safety, and food handling regulations. Acts as department Director as needed. 

Shift: M-F, weekends as needed

Requirements

•  Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certification and required experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• ServeSafe certification required. If not certified, must obtain within 30 days of hire date.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbal and written, with clients, customers, and support staff
• Catering experience preferred. High volume, complex foodservice operations experience preferred.
• Intuition and batch cooking experience. Hands on chef experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, with a focus on quality, products, sanitation, food costs controls and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.
• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbal and written, with clients, customers, and support staff. Must be willing to participate in patient visitation as needed.
• Skilled in directing and coordinating the activities of food production personnel to ensure efficient operations. Time-management skills to achieve production targets within set timeframe
• Decision-making Skill: They are adept to taking key production decisions to ensure manufacture of high quality products.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include standing, pushing, stooping, and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds