**Executive Chef Manager**, **Director of Food and Nutrition Services**

7 days ago

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States ABM SERVICES Full time

**Job Summary**

ABM Services is seeking an experienced and skilled Executive Chef Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Food and Nutrition Services department, you will be responsible for assisting the Director of Food and Nutrition Services in leading the team to achieve exceptional customer satisfaction.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Assist the Director of Food and Nutrition Services in developing and implementing departmental procedures and programs to meet goals and ensure a clean and safe environment.
  • Responsible for ordering and managing supplies and equipment within budget.
  • Monitor production, sanitation, and safety, and direct staff to take corrective action to resolve and prevent future occurrences.
  • Develop and implement cleaning schedules, complete sanitation inspections, and develop reports for the Director of Food and Nutrition Services.
  • Develop production staff schedules within budgeted master schedule and monitor staffing daily to ensure all positions are filled.
  • Ensure temperature records are maintained per policy and procedure for food, coolers/freezers, dish machine, and pot and pan sanitizing solution log.
  • Teach production staff basic and advanced cooking techniques and ensure that all food meets ABM Services standards.
  • Plan menus and execute display cooking on a pre-established schedule.
  • Conduct quality service audits and sanitation checklists to ensure quality and satisfaction levels are meeting and exceeding expectations.
  • Resolve operational problems and look for opportunities to improve operations.
  • Maintain an up-to-date food item and recipe file and train all production staff in its use.
  • Ensure work assignments and daily and weekly work schedules meet department and facility needs.
  • Assist the Director in ensuring all ABM Services systems are in place.
  • Assist with and promote departmental Total Quality Management (TQM) and customer service initiatives.
  • Implement disciplinary process in accordance with hospital standards.
  • Maintain a safe work environment for all internal and external customers.
  • Work with suppliers to evaluate new products and ensure best value products are purchased.
  • Supervise and coordinate catered functions and prepare special items as needed.
  • Ensure all food passes quality and taste tests, is served in an attractive manner, and that temperatures are maintained throughout service.
  • Ensure that foods are properly stored following Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards and consistently monitor leftovers and plan for storage and use.
  • Ensure that portion control is used and maintained in all service areas.
  • Maintain and improve standards of sanitation, safety, and security, and ensure regulatory standards are met on a daily basis.
  • Instruct and demonstrate to employees the use, care, and maintenance of equipment, and report equipment failure and document corrective action.
  • Participate in facility community service events or volunteer work in the community.
  • Complete duties as assigned by the Food and Nutrition/Dining Services Director.
  • Able to respond to emergencies at night and on weekends as required.
  • Able to handle varying workloads and meet changing deadlines as necessary.
  • Remain current concerning sanitation guidelines.
  • Practice up-to-date cooking techniques and implement in the department.
  • Knowledge of personal computer use in a Windows environment, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and other assorted business software.
  • Able to accurately review and process data and attend to detail.
  • Able to establish priorities, work independently, and accomplish objectives without supervision.
  • Able to handle and resolve problems.
  • Verbal and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with co-workers and vendors.
  • Works in a team environment interacting with a variety of departments.
  • Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships, treats others courteously and with respect.
  • Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
  • Able to work effectively within union contract.
  • Possesses excellent customer service skills.
  • May be required to travel via automobile to meetings and events.

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