Executive Chef Coming Soon!- Verona, WI

Mission:

The Executive Chef is responsible for understanding the dietary needs and desires of the residents and be willing to meet those needs. The Executive Chef maintains a caring attitude towards residents preparing well-balanced meals to all residents in a friendly and timely manner.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete all daily food preparation
• Communicate any special dietary needs with other staff as needed
• Monitor food preparation and serving, including compliance with company and state guidelines
• Include residents in food preparation, cooking activities and dining room set up/clean up whenever possible
• Order food, beverages, and supplies from approved company vendors with approved order guides
• Monitor and manage inventories and estimate inventory requirements using forecasting techniques and historical data
• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen personnel
• Take a hands-on approach with culinary staff, including assisting with:
  • Food temperatures
  • Food preparation
  • Food production
• Monitor and ensure cleaning schedules and infection control procedures are being followed
• Ensure that PPD budgets are maintained by correct portions of food
• Date and label all incoming food prior to putting items away
• Perform monthly food temperatures on all hot and cold food, documenting on proper form
• Conduct monthly reports
• Maintain all logs for food and equipment, cleaning, and in-services, as well as OSHA and other compliance logs
• Monitor the condition of equipment, including temperature and chemical levels in the dishwasher, and schedule repairs as needed
• Assist with planning and preparation for life enrichment, special events, and activities as requested
• Maintain an emergency food supply in accordance with regulations
• Clean all kitchen appliances on a weekly basis
• Keep a clean, organized kitchen and dining area
• Sweep and mop all dining and kitchen areas
• Physical set up of dining room for meals
• Clear and wash all tables/chairs

All other duties as may be assigned

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous experience in a resident care setting a plus
• At least three years in a kitchen position or two years of experience in the production of an institutional food service program