Head Chef-Assisted Living. Job in Phoenixville Leisure Recruiter

2 weeks ago


Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States Spring Mill Full time
About Discovery Senior Living


Discovery Senior Living ranks prominently among the 5 largest senior housing providers in the US, and is nationally renowned for designing, developing, marketing, and operating a multi-brand portfolio of upscale, luxury senior-living communities.

With over 250 communities in nearly 40states, and 15,000 dedicated employees, Discovery Senior Living, with multiple national brands, is one the largest and fastest growing senior living companies in the United States.

Recognized as a Great Place to Work, Discovery continues its rapid growth trajectory to lead the industry in providing desirable communities and exceptional lifestyle and value for our residents all while retaining our family-first culture.

We're a 30-year-old innovative company with a rich history of delivering exceptional service and quality care in desirable, enriching residential environments.


Discovery Senior Living is hiring a Lead or Head Chef to join our Spring Mill Senior Living Community, located in Phoenixville, PA.

This is a Full-Time position, hours are 12pm-8pm and include a weekend rotation (every-other weekend).


The Head Chef, in collaboration with the Dinning Services Director, is responsible for the overall management and oversight of culinary strategies, initiatives, and daily culinary activities.

This role is accountable for overall meal preparation, accurate estimate of food consumption, purchase of food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards.

The Head Chef also plans menus to meet the needs of our residents; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen.

The Head Chef will oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques.

The Head Chef uses innovation, imagination, originality, and talent as well as judgment and discretion in performance of the essential function of their role.



Responsibilities:

Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.

Uses innovation, imagination, originality, and talent to produce menus and recipes that utilize the highest quality ingredients allowed within the overall food and labor budget of the community.

Understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for Food & Beverage department, including documentation of monthly spend on food, supplies, and Back of the house labor.

Review and adjust menus to accommodate seasonal ingredients, recipe improvements, supply chain shortages, rebated and contracted products and cost of goods increases.

Responsible for ensuring that purchasing standards are maintained and that approved vendors are always used. Maintain strong and positive relationships with all vendors.
Accurately report and submit monthly inventory of food & beverage supplies.
Interview, hire and train staff for culinary and back of the house positions. May assist with interviews for front of the house positions as well.

Responsibly manage and supervise all culinary and back of the house staff including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring and corrective action consistent with company policy.

Work with the Executive Director, Hospitality Manager and community Department Heads to obtain and maintain department customer satisfaction and department of health survey levels at or above designated scores.

Ensure preventive maintenance programs are conducted for kitchen equipment and that all staff uses and maintains equipment properly to avoid damage and costly repair.

Ensures any dietary needs and restrictions are met.

Confirm food policies and procedures are being practiced by kitchen staff including, personal hygiene, safe food storage and handling procedures.

Manages control of food preparation with particular attention to potential overproduction and waste.
Oversee maintenance and production of accurate daily records.

Provide ongoing training at regular intervals to kitchen staff in the areas of food preparation and quality service and ensure that plating and presentation meet DSL standards for quality and appearance.

In collaboration with the Hospitality Manager, ensures that the front of house and back of house staff work closely together to deliver a food product that exceeds the residents' and/or guest's expectation.

In collaboration with the Hospitality Manager, works with BOH & FOH staff to ensure that they have a clear understanding of how to provide outstanding customer service.

Work closely with Marketing and Activities personnel to ensure all resident special needs are met as well as to coordinate planning of unique events.

In unison with the Hospitality Manager and Executive Director, meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm that high satisfaction levels are being delivered.

Advise community leadership of any concerns regarding residents.
Assist Kitchen and Restaurant staff with back and front of the house operations as needed. This includes the ability to work all stations in the kitchen and/or dining room if needed.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the Kitchen. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include assisting the dinning services director with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.


Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Culinary Arts preferred, or an associate degree and equivalent combination of minimum five years' work experience as an Executive Chef.

Minimum of five years' experience as a Head or Lead Chef within the hospitality industry.
Current ServSafe Certification.

Benefits:
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.


Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.

Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

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