Executive Chef jobs in Sumter, SC

**APPLICANT MUST BE A REGISTERED DIETICIAN, HOLD A DTR OR CDM  IN ORDER TO APPLY**

About our community

We are an exceptional care community, personalizing in the approach of ensuring every resident has their specific needs met at every stage.  We strive daily to create the best life for all we serve.

Position summary

As the Executive Chef you are responsible for actively preparing meals and managing the operations of the Dining Services Department.  You are responsible for staffing, food ordering,  preparation, menu planning, food delivery and sanitation in accordance with the appropriate health department regulations.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising, assigning duties and tasks while responsibly directing the work of all food service department employees with full accountability of dining services department.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety and sanitation, promptly addressing any noncompliance.
• Maintain food costs within budgetary constraints.
• Maintain strict inventory control.
• Demonstrate independent judgment and discretion.
• Interview, make hiring recommendations and orient new staff.
• Schedule and reschedule staff using independent judgment and exercising discretion when creating the schedule and making determinations regarding granting employee requests for time off or other modifications in work schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive wage package (pay rate is based on experience)
• Paid orientation/training
• Benefits (major medical, dental, vision, short/long-term
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays