Executive Chef*Full-Time*Benefits*Weekly Pay*

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina seeks an Executive Chef to join the Columbia dining team. You will supervise food production, oversee purchasing, menus, service and sanitation while leading staff to deliver high-quality meals for residents.

The role requires an Associates Degree with at least three years in a supervisory culinary position and ServSafe certification; Bachelor’s degree and CDM experience are preferred. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; three years in a supervisory culinary role.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality standards in food production, including purchasing, specifications, meal prep, service and sanitation.
• Lead service and operational excellence in food quality and presentation.
• Plan and execute special events."
• Review guest surveys and identify improvements.
• Visit dining areas to assess satisfaction levels.
• Ensure proper portions and minimize waste.
• Develop menus meeting resident preferences and cost objectives.
• Maintain QA files and logs.
• Ensure HACCP and infection control standards are followed.
• Supervise culinary staff including cooks and utility workers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Guest satisfaction

Sanitation standards

HACCP knowledge

Infection control

ServSafe certification

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ordering systems

Job description

Description

The Columbia 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

Our community believes in Relationships, Service, Teamwork, Stewardship and Excellence and we use these values daily as we fulfill our mission.

PCSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer