Executive Chef

Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart 

Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a Mission and ministry of service to older adults.

We provide senior living communities offering an active lifestyle and excellent care to our residents   

Westminster Winter Park, an upscale Active Living Community, has a full time position open for a Certified Chef to be a part of our progressive service oriented team.  We are looking for an individual with independent living experience, supervisory skills, including the ability to plan, direct & execute exciting & stimulating dining experiences for our residents.   We are a church related not-for-profit community service organization dedicate and committed to providing services for older adults by creating and administering excellent residential and health care facilities. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the Director of Dining in the planning, coordinating and implementation of the quality dining program for resident’s staff and guests.

Oversees the culinary component, HAACP program and Sanitation program of the dining program in all of the food production and service areas within the community.

Provides support in assigned areas during the absence of the Director of Dining Services.

Expanded distinct duties may be attached to this document.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities.

Expanded distinct duties may be attached to this document.

1.

Manage the entire operations of the kitchen(s).

2.

Oversee the purchase of food, food supplies and equipment.

Adheres to specific budget objectives.

3.

Supervise meal preparation, presentation and quality by following accurate reproduction of recipes by cooks and prep staff.

4.

Perform food inventory and/or place orders as required.

5.

Ensures that training, safety and discipline standards are met.

6.

Responsible for kitchen staff compliance with sanitation and food safety standards

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:


* 2-Year Accredited Culinary Degree or College Degree in related subject required;


* Specialized certification/degree at an approved culinary school; and 6 years similar experience in a high volume, hospitality oriented and customer service focused environment.


* SERV Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days from date of hire.

Experience:

Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office.

Proficiency with data-base types of menu systems for menu forecasting, menu building and recipe creation.

Supervisory Leadership.

Requirements:

Ability to hold effective meetings.

Ability to learn computer programs as defined by Westminster Communities of Florida.

Ability to work as a member of the dining services management team.

Join the Westminster Family today! We offer:


* Flexible Hours


* Health Insurance


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