Executive Chef

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan is seeking a culinary operations leader to manage all food production, resident meals, catering, and procurement. You will hire, train, and supervise culinary and utility staff, plan menus, and ensure quality, safety, and compliance across the dining operation.

The role requires a culinary degree or certification, with 3+ years of management experience preferred. Strong budgeting, vendor relations, and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification required.
• If certification only, should have 3 years’ experience.
• Prior management experience is desirable.
• Must hold or obtain valid Food Handler’s Certification.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, trains, and develops culinary and utility staff; plans and directs work under the Director of Dining Services.
• Plans and executes menus for residents, special events, and catering.
• Manages food and labor budgets and ensures budget compliance.
• Achieves resident satisfaction goals through quality food and service.
• Maintains safety, sanitation, and quality standards; oversees production records.
• Coordinates purchasing from approved vendors and prevents theft.
• Responds to customer complaints and stays current with menu trends.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excellent math skills

Effective communication

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Vendor online ordering systems

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the successful culinary operation. Committed to providing food and quality with the greatest value to all customers. Responsible for all food production, including resident and guest meals, catering, and special events. Responsible for procurement.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, trains, and develops culinary and utility employees under the direction of the Director of Dining Services; plans, assigns and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems; complies with established labor regulations, manages in compliance with Presbyterian Villages of Michigan established policies and procedures.
• Plans an executes menus for resident meals, special events, and catering.
• Operates with budget compliance for food and labor related to Culinary
• Achieves resident satisfaction goals.
• Maintains product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints. This is done is conjunction with overall department standards.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites flow for subordinate employees.
• Establishes and maintains applicable preventative maintenance inspections and systems in conjunction with facilities department.
• Assures food and supplies are secure to limit theft.
• Is responsible for all food and supply purchasing utilizing approved vendors and procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to standards for preparation, presentation, portion control, safety, and sanitation. This includes the utilization of system and forms such and recipes and production sheets. Maintains production records
• Directs and participates in maintaining safety and sanitation standards, including the development of sanitation and cleaning schedules
• Assures that all food is prepared and ready to serve on time.
• Responds to customer complaints
• Stays on top of current menu trends.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Culinary Degree or certification. If certification only, should have 3 years’ experience. Prior management experience is desirable.

Computer Skills

Must be able to operate a computer, including Microsoft office.

Certificates & Licenses

Must hold or obtain valid Food Handler’s Certification

• Excellent math skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office; ability to use vendor online ordering systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, speak effectively before groups of residents or employees.