Executive Chef

Laurel Crest Retirement Community has a wonderful opportunity for an Executive Chef to join their culinary team! As part of the management team, this position will supervise the quality standards and practices of the food production process including purchasing, food specifications, meal preparation, service and sanitation.

• Being responsible for service and operational excellence in quality and presentation
• Participating in the planning and execution of special events.
• Responding to guest meal surveys; identifying areas for improvement.
• Visiting all dining areas to assess satisfaction levels.
• Ensuring proper serving portions and oversee food preparation to minimize waste.
• Ensuring high quality, good tasting and well-presented meals are executed daily.
• Assisting in the completion and implementation of production sheets, recipes, order books, temperature logs, etc., as needed.
• Developing menus to meet resident preferences, seasonal variances and cost objectives.
• Maintaining Quality Assurance files and logs.
• Ensuring staff practices meet HACCP and infection control standards.
• Regularly monitoring and enforcing safety standards with staff.
• Supervise culinary staff including cooks and utility workers.

• Education:
  
  Associates Degree
• Experience:
  
  Three years in a supervisory culinary role
• Skill:
  Proficiency in Microsoft software programs. Strong planning, organizing, leadership and team management skills. Serv Safe Certification required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Experience:
  
  Direct experience working in senior living as a culinary supervisor.
• Skill:
  Experience with ordering systems and proven relationships with outside vendors. CDM Preferred.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A vibrant, supportive community where you can make a real impact on the lives of our employees and residents

Our community believes in Relationships, Service, Teamwork, Stewardship and Excellence and we use these values daily as we fulfill our mission.

PCSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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