Executive Chef - Full Time

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; Florence, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Florence Presbyterian Community is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team on site in Florence, SC. The role oversees food production quality, purchasing, recipes, and sanitation, guiding staff to deliver excellent meals for residents.

You will manage menus, events, and resident feedback, ensure HACCP compliance, and collaborate with vendors to maintain cost objectives while maintaining high culinary standards. This leadership position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in culinary or related field required.
• Three years of supervisory culinary experience.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Experience with ordering systems and vendor relations; CDM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service and operational excellence in quality and presentation.
• Plan and execute special events with culinary team.
• Respond to guest surveys and identify improvement areas.
• Visit dining areas to assess satisfaction and ensure quality.
• Ensure proper portions and minimize waste in food preparation.
• Maintain high quality, tasty and well-presented meals daily.
• Support production sheets, recipes, order books, and temperature logs.
• Develop menus to meet resident preferences, seasonality, and cost objectives.
• Maintain QA files and logs; ensure HACCP and infection control standards.
• Monitor and enforce safety practices with staff.
• Supervise cooks and utility staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certification

Vendor management

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

Join our team as an Executive Chef

Florence Presbyterian 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.

Responsibilities for this leadership position include but not limited to:

• 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.

Minimum Education, Experience and Skills:

• 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. ServSafe Certification required.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• 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.

What's in it for you?

• 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

We rely on Service, Excellence, Relationship, teamwork, and Stewardship and use these values as a foundation for ensuring our ministry and mission are lived every day.

EOE