Job Executive Chef

Culinary Manager

Responsible for the successful culinary operation. Committed to providing food and quality with the greatest value to all customers. Responsible for all food production, including resident and guest meals, catering, and special events. Responsible for procurement.

Responsibilities

1. Interviews, hires, trains, and develops culinary and utility employees under the direction of the Director of Dining Services; plans, assigns and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems; complies with established labor regulations, manages in compliance with Presbyterian Villages of Michigan established policies and procedures.

2. Plans and executes menus for resident meals, special events, and catering.

3. Operates with budget compliance for food and labor related to Culinary.

4. Achieves resident satisfaction goals.

5. Maintains product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints. This is done in conjunction with overall department standards.

6. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites flow for subordinate employees.

7. Establishes and maintains applicable preventative maintenance inspections and systems in conjunction with facilities department.

8. Assures food and supplies are secure to limit theft.

9. Is responsible for all food and supply purchasing utilizing approved vendors and procedures.

10. Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to standards for preparation, presentation, portion control, safety, and sanitation. This includes the utilization of system and forms such and recipes and production sheets. Maintains production records.

11. Directs and participates in maintaining safety and sanitation standards, including the development of sanitation and cleaning schedules.

12. Assures that all food is prepared and ready to serve on time.

13. Responds to customer complaints.

14. Stays on top of current menu trends.

15. Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.

16. Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to : Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures, safety policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulations.

17. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education : Culinary Degree or certification. If certification only, should have 3 years' experience. Prior management experience is desirable.

Experience : At least 3 years' experience. Prior management experience desired.

Computer Skills : Must have ability to operate a computer.

Certificates & Licenses : Must hold or obtain valid Food Handler's Certification.

Other Requirements : Excellent math skills. Computer skills including Microsoft Office; ability to use vendor online ordering systems. Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, speak effectively before groups of residents or employees.