Chef de Cuisine: Lead Kitchen & Culinary Excellence

The Highlands At Wyomissing; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highlands at Wyomissing is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations across dining areas, catering events, and bar. You will drive food quality, resident satisfaction, and mentor culinary staff in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 4–5 years of high-volume culinary/hospitality management, Sous Chef experience, and a Serv Safe certification. Health care facility experience and Highlands Hearthstone Ambassador training are welcomed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2 year/associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality is preferred.
• SERV Safe certificate is required.
• 4-5 years of high-volume culinary/hospitality management experience is required.
• 1-3 years as Sous Chef preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for all dining areas, catering events, and bar.
• Ensure quality, presentation, and adherence to production sheets and temperature logs.
• Supervise and mentor Sous Chef, Cooks, Cook Helpers, and Utility staff.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards; complete sanitation logs.
• Train, direct, and counsel kitchen staff; conduct pre-meal staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Serv Safe

Food Safety

Menu Planning

Kitchen Management

Staff Training

Communication

Quality Control

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree in Food Service

2-year/Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality

SERV Safe Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Highlands at Wyomissing is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations across dining areas, catering events, and bar. You will drive food quality, resident satisfaction, and mentor culinary staff in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 4–5 years of high-volume culinary/hospitality management, Sous Chef experience, and a Serv Safe certification. Health care facility experience and Highlands Hearthstone Ambassador training are welcomed.