Executive Chef jobs in Columbia, SC

Description

Laurel Crest Retirement Community has a wonderful opportunity for an Executive Chef to join their Culinary team! As part of the management team, this position will supervise the quality standards and practices of the food production process including purchasing, food specifications, meal preparation, service and sanitation.  

Responsibilities for this leadership position include but not limited to:

• Being responsible for service and operational excellence in quality and presentation
• Participating in the planning and execution of special events.
• Responding to guest meal surveys; identifying areas for improvement.
• Visiting all dining areas to assess satisfaction levels
• Ensuring proper serving portions and oversee food preparation to minimize waste 
• Ensuring high quality, good tasting and well-presented meals are executed daily. 
• Assisting in the completion and implementation of production sheets, recipes, order books, temperature logs, etc., as needed.
• Developing menus to meet resident preferences, seasonal variances and cost objectives.
• Maintaining Quality Assurance files and logs.
• Ensuring staff practices meet HACCP and infection control standards. 
• Regularly monitoring and enforcing safety standards with staff. 
• Supervise culinary staff including cooks and utility workers.

Requirements

Minimum Education, Experience and Skills:

Education: Associates Degree

Experience: Three years in a supervisory culinary role  

Skill: Proficiency in Microsoft software programs. Strong planning, organizing, leadership and team management skills. ServSafe Certification required. 

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Experience: Direct experience working in senior living as a culinary supervisor.

Skill: Experience with ordering systems and proven relationships with outside vendors. CDM Preferred. 

Our community believes in Relationships, Service, Teamwork, Excellence and Stewardship and we use these values daily as we fulfill our mission.

We offer wonderful benefits including major medical, PTO accrued weekly and weekly pay! If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of Seniors, apply today!

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