Culinary Director

Job Summary

This Traveling Executive Chef position may be based out of a regional/nationwide business unit (Healthcare) to fill in and help with new business openings.

The schedule could be 5 days on, 2 days off OR 10 days on, 4 days off with weekends/holidays, as needed.

Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement menus according to established guidelines and corporate programs.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed.
• Make decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products.
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits.
• Follow facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting.
• Participate and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences.
• Hands-on chef experience a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable.