Culinary Leader: Kitchen Ops & Quality Control

The Highlands at Wyomissing; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highlands at Wyomissing is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations, drive food quality, and enhance resident satisfaction in a fast-paced, service-focused environment.

Ideal for experienced Sous Chefs or culinary leaders ready to step up; you will oversee cooks, enforce Serv Safe standards, and mentor the culinary team while maintaining high standards of sanitation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Serv Safe certification and safe food handling knowledge required.
• Experience leading kitchen teams in high-volume settings.
• Mentoring staff and enforcing safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for all dining areas, events, and bar.
• Maintain quality, presentation, and timing according to recipes and logs.
• Supervise Sous Chefs, Cooks, and kitchen helpers; open/close duties.
• Ensure sanitation and food safety standards are followed throughout the operation.
• Train and counsel staff; participate in ongoing training and certifications.
• Ensure timely service and proper storage, labeling, and dating of foods.

Skills

Proactive work ethic

MS Office proficiency

Performance-driven culture

Fast-paced environment

Analytical problem solving

Relationship building

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school Diploma or GED

2 year / associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality

Serv Safe Certificate

Completion of Highlands Hearthstone Ambassador training

Job description

The Highlands at Wyomissing is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations, drive food quality, and enhance resident satisfaction in a fast-paced, service-focused environment.

Ideal for experienced Sous Chefs or culinary leaders ready to step up; you will oversee cooks, enforce Serv Safe standards, and mentor the culinary team while maintaining high standards of sanitation and efficiency.