Health Care Executive Chef

WHO ARE WE?

If you enjoy working with older adults, caring for and talking with them, learning from their stories and seeing them smile, this is the job of a lifetime. At Freedom Village Bradenton, you can jump-start a senior living career or build the one you have. You'll grow, advance, and gain knowledge in senior services - one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country.

We offer jobs in Bradenton, FL, at all levels and for all types of skills and expertise. You'll join a team that's passionate about working with seniors and making them our top priority. We're committed to delivering the very best resident-centered care and providing high-quality hospitality through our Extraordinary Impressions program. With integrity, a solid work ethic and empathy for older adults, you can create a long, satisfying, and fruitful senior living career at Freedom Village of Bradenton.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall coordination of food preparation, cooking and baking activities, dietary standards, the quality and nutritional value of foods prepared and maintaining a positive, courteous work environment for staff and residents

YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE YOU WILL…

• Supervise 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.

• Develop 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.

• Assure 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.

• Ensure 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.

• Develop work assignments for all kitchen personnel, assigning special jobs and spot checking work to insure standards are met.

• Promote team work within the department and between department to ensure smooth operations and quality service to resident, co-workers and guests.

• Supervise 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.

• Maintain 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.

• Monitor temperature of meals.

• Assist in the development and implementation of standardized recipes and menu specifications.

• Be responsible for cost control measures.

• Participate/cook on the line as needed.

• Inspect equipment to determine repairs or maintenance needs.

• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.

• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.

• Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A 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.

• Certified Dietary Manager a plus but not required

• Must be ServSafe Certified.

WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES AND SHOW APPRECIATION THROUGH…

• Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.

• Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.

• Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.

• A Monthly All-Staff Meet n' Eat, because we value a strong company culture that creates camaraderie between departments.

• Various Employee-led Committees because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.

• A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.

• Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, (401)K Retirement

• Freedom Village Bradenton has partnered with Daily Pay to give our team members control over accessing their paycheck on their own schedule. Ask us about how this benefit supports your financial wellbeing today!

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 very 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.

Salary: $75,000

Additional Compensation: $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Shift: Varies Sunday-Saturday