Executive Pastry Chef jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Wanted:  Head Chef

What’s in it for you if you join the team at Symphony Care Network besides working for an Award winning "Great Place to Work"?

• Daily pay
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity programs available!
• And so much more!

We offer:

• Safe Work Environment - with a focus on safe census (ratios)
• Advancement and Continuing Education Opportunities
• Positive Work Incentives (and we are not just talking Pizza Parties)
• At Symphony Care Network, we value the contributions of every care provider and team member. We are dedicated to creating a positive and productive professional environment where all are empowered to grow and thrive.

What we are looking for:

Food service professionals who:

• Manage and ensure the preparation and delivery of food to the residents and guests that is both safe and appetizing, while providing for their nutritional needs.
• Demonstrable skills in menu development for restaurant and regular operations.
• Possess a pleasant personality and demeanor.
• He/she must demonstrate a desire to work with convalescent, geriatric, or light psychiatric residents (as required), while always maintaining a neat and well-groomed appearance. 
• Trustworthiness, loyalty, fairness, honesty, and reliability must be his/her best assets.

 As a Head Chef some of your responsibilities would consist of but not limited to:

• Make daily (pleasant) contacts with residents and guests.
• Participate in scheduled management meetings.
• Monitor the preparation and timely service of meals.
• Develop work procedures and schedules.
• Develop and maintain standards for food purchasing and preparation.
• Ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction in restaurant operations by providing an inviting atmosphere, hospitable service, and quality products.
• Coordinate food services role in special events and Activity programs.
• Keep team members informed of work requirements.
• Let team members know where they stand.
• Become familiar with company resources, services, and personnel available to you.
• Help team members improve and broaden their skills.
• Compliment team members for a job well done.
• Provide the opportunity for group and individual participation for solving operational problems.
• Treat all members of the group as equals.
• Delegate responsibilities and encourage the acceptance of such responsibilities by all members of the work team.
• Understand each team member’s job and clarify the importance of each job in relation to the group.
• Appreciate and attempt to solve and eliminate team member’s problems, no matter how small.
• Always be polite and cooperative.
• Always upholds Resident Bill of Rights.

Employment Requirements:

• Must be able to work flexible schedule including rotating weekends.
• Must be able to read written instructions and record usage.
• Must possess a strong “service” orientation, specifically with geriatric residents.

Education / Experience:

• High School / GED
• At least three (3) years’ experience in restaurant or food service management. 

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No