Executive Chef

4 weeks ago


Palos Heights, Illinois, United States Spectrum Retirement Full time
Company Description

At Spectrum Retirement Communities, we're dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences for our residents. As a key member of our culinary team, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares high-quality food, adhering to Spectrum recipes and maintaining budgeted food costs.

• Ensures the back of house staff follows Spectrum food and beverage kitchen standards, policies, and procedures.

• Maintains accurate food inventory by placing orders, receiving products, verifying invoices, and conducting end-of-month inventory.

• Prepares daily production lists and stocks stations during meal periods to ensure a smooth service.

• Partners with the Director of Food and Beverage on hiring, training, and scheduling staff, as well as leading the team during designated shifts.

• Drives customer service excellence by checking plate presentation, touching tables during meal service, and resolving customer complaints.

• Ensures the kitchen meets local and 3rd-party sanitation audit standards by following daily opening and closing checklists, weekly deep cleaning schedules, and storage organization standards.

• Attends meetings, including pre-shift, Food and Beverage Committee, and daily community Stand-Up, as appropriate.

• Works other positions, such as cook, dishwasher, expo, and/or food runner, as needed.

• Utilizes technology-based systems, including menu planning, POS, Rational, and supplier technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required; college or culinary training preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in food preparation, preferably in a management role.

• Hold and maintain a Manager's Food Handlers Permit.

Additional Information

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, you'll be eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible for our 401(k) plan, paid time off, holiday pay, and discounts through Perk Spot. Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourages all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but vaccination is not a requirement to work with us. Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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