Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Executive Chef will oversee all activity in the kitchen, train personnel, plan menus, oversee product purchasing and manage culinary budget. Direct day to day culinary operations for all dining rooms and special events. Maintain fine dining quality, and nutritional value of foods and sanitation standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties:

(Other duties will be assigned as needed) Must be willing and able to do the following:

· Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of kitchen staff. Selects, trains, evaluates, and recommends/carries out discipline to all kitchen personnel

· Develops menus and assures implementation of these menus. Maintains a high-quality food service program for the resident and Health Center dining rooms

· Ensures that the Food and Beverage department meets all standards in accordance with State and Federal Health Survey process. Ensures F & B personnel is trained in and carry out efforts in this process

· Assures staff education is provided to kitchen employees in accordance with the staff education program. Provides on-the-job training for food preparation and kitchen employees

· Ensures all policies and procedures are followed in accordance with safe work practices, including but not limited to, MSDS information, infection control, universal precautions, and the Disaster Plan Manual

· Develops work assignments for all kitchen personnel, assigning special jobs and spot-checking work to ensure standards are met

· Promotes teamwork within the department and between department to ensure smooth operations and quality service to resident, co-workers, and guests

· Supervises production, sanitation and food service to apartment residents and Health Center residents. Ensures that all food production, storage and service areas are maintained in accordance with all local, federal and state regulations

· Maintains essential records including menus served, number of meals served, requisitions for raw food products plus other appropriate reports, schedules, studies, etc.

· Responsible for vendor selection, maintaining vendor relationships, inventory controls and maintaining minimum/maximum par levels

· Monitors temperature of meals

· Assists in the development and implementation of standardized recipes and menu specifications

· Responsible for cost control measures

· Participate/cook on the line as needed

· Inspects equipment to determine repairs or maintenance needs

· Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code

· Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned

· Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum of five years' experience as an executive chef or sous chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar institution

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, solid mathematical background and an understanding of measurements and conversions

· Post-Secondary Courses in Restaurant Management Nutrition or related field Degree or Certificate from a culinary institute preferred

· Must be ServSafe® Certified

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Manual dexterity for preparing food

· Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required

· May be exposed to extreme temperatures (freezers and stoves-range burners) for short periods of time

· Moderate to heavy physical effort

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently

· May be exposed to extremely high and low temperatures from ovens, freezers, and refrigerators

· Must be able to walk and stand up to 85% of the day

· Must be able to stoop, reach, and bend frequently

· May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals and offensive odors; may need to operate the following equipment with or without reasonable accommodation Robot Coupe, Tilt Skillet, Convection Oven, Soup Kettle, Heavy Duty Floor Mixer, Microwave Oven, Salamander Broiler, Steamer, and various carving and kitchen knives

· Must be able to see, hear, and communicate with others

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lincolnwood, IL 60712: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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