Chef/Supervisor

Carolina SeniorCare; Thomasville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Crossing, a not-for-profit continuing care community in Davidson County, NC, seeks a Chef/Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations under the Executive Chef and ensure meals meet dietary orders.

The role emphasizes recipe standardization, sanitation, staff training, budgeting input, and collaboration on menus and special events. Requirements include ServSafe Manager certification, a high school diploma, and 2+ years cooking experience; healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least two years cooking experience using standardized recipes.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification required.
• Chef certification strongly preferred.
• One year experience in long term care or health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food preparation operations.
• Instruct and supervise food service staff.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist in budgeting and equipment planning.
• Develop and maintain standardized recipes.
• Plan menus with Executive Chef and assist in special events.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food preparation

Menu planning

Staff training

Safety compliance

Recipe standardization

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Full Time Piedmont Crossing, Thomasville, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3090

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.12 Hourly

Piedmont Crossing is a not-for-profit continuing care community where compassionate professionals and vibrant residents come together to create a meaningful living experience. Located in beautiful Davidson County, North Carolina, our licensed Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) has been a trusted choice for more than 35 years. We offer a full continuum of services—including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care—designed to support residents at every stage of aging.

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Chef/Supervisor is responsible for seeing that nutritional needs of residents/patients are provided on the campus as allowed by the physician's current dietary orders. Responsible for maintaining compliance with nutritional standards and regulations for survey agencies. Performs a variety of supervisory and food preparation duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Instructs workers in methods of performing duties and supervises and coordinates work of employees to promote efficient operation.

Responsible for overall operation of food preparation.

Screens and selects food service personnel in consultation with Executive Chef and Director of Food Services.

Provides recommendations on the proposed budget for the operation of the areas of responsibility.

Orients, trains, supervises, disciplines, and evaluates new food service personnel.

Observes serving lines to assure that foods are accurate, properly proportioned, attractively garnished, and arranged.

Advises Executive Chef of needs for equipment and may assist in selection of equipment. Advises maintenance department when equipment is in need of repair(s).

Develops and maintains files of standardized tested recipes. Supervises the use of these recipes by the cooks.

Directs cleaning procedures and assures that all sanitation standards are met.

Knows and enforces safety, fire, and sanitation standards.

Consults with Executive Chef for planning special meals, special functions, and other food production requirements of the facility.

Works with Executive Chef to plan the basic menu and ensure that production capability is available.

May assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef for a limited time in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Minimal Education:

High school diploma required.

Minimal Experience:

At least two years cooking experience using standardized recipes required.

One year experience in long term care or health care is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

Certification as a Chef strongly preferred.

Certification as a ServSafe Food Protection Manager required.

Previous supervisory experience preferred.