Executive Chef - Full Time *Offering $2,500 sign-on bonus*

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

Laurel Crest Retirement Community is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team, ensuring quality, presentation, and sanitation across production and service.

You will supervise cooks and utility staff, develop menus aligned with resident preferences and budgets, and drive HACCP adherence while coordinating with management on events and guest feedback.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Three years of supervisory experience in a culinary role.
• ServSafe Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service and ensure quality and presentation in meals.
• Plan and execute special events in dining services.
• Respond to guest meal surveys and implement improvements.
• Visit dining areas to assess resident satisfaction.
• Ensure proper portions and minimize food waste during preparation.
• Develop menus that meet resident preferences, seasonal variances, and cost targets.
• Maintain QA files and logs; ensure HACCP and infection control standards.
• Monitor safety practices and supervise culinary staff including line cooks and helpers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

ServSafe Certification

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Description

Executive Chef

Laurel Crest Retirement 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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

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