The Tremont is hiring: Executive Chef in Oviedo

Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent experiences for our residents.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for an Executive Chef to join our team.

Responsibilities:

Assist Kitchen and Restaurant staff with back and front of the house operations as needed. This includes the ability to work all stations in the kitchen and/or dining room if needed.

· Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.

· Uses innovation, imagination, originality, and talent to produce menus and recipes that utilize the highest quality ingredients allowed within the overall food and labor budget of the community.

· Understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for Food & Beverage department, including documentation of monthly spend on food, supplies, and labor.

· Review and adjust menus to accommodate seasonal ingredients, recipe improvements, supply chain shortages, rebated and contracted products and cost of goods increases.

· Responsible for ensuring that purchasing standards are maintained and that approved vendors are always used. Maintain strong and positive relationships with all vendors.

· Accurately report and submit monthly inventory of food & beverage supplies.

· Interview, hire and train staff for culinary and food and beverage positions.

· Responsibly manage and supervise all culinary and food & beverage staff including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring and corrective action consistent with company policy.

· Work with the Executive Director and administrative staff to obtain and maintain department customer satisfaction and department of health survey levels at or above designated scores.

· Ensure preventive maintenance programs are conducted for kitchen equipment and that all staff uses and maintains equipment properly to avoid damage and costly repair.

· Ensures any dietary needs and restrictions are met.

· Confirm food policies and procedures are being practiced by kitchen staff including, personal hygiene, safe food storage and handling procedures.

· Manages control of food preparation with particular attention to potential overproduction and waste.

· Oversee maintenance and production of accurate daily records.

· Provide ongoing training at regular intervals to kitchen staff in the areas of food preparation and quality service and ensure that plating and presentation meet DSL standards for quality and appearance.

· Confirm that the front of house and back of house staff work closely together to deliver a food product that exceeds the residents' and/or guest's expectation.

· Work with BOH & FOH staff to ensure that they have a clear understanding of how to provide outstanding customer service.

· Work closely with Marketing and Activities personnel to ensure all resident special needs are met as well as to coordinate planning of unique events.

· Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm that high satisfaction levels are being met.

· Advise management of any concerns regarding residents.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the Kitchen. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Culinary Arts preferred, or an associate degree and equivalent combination of minimum five years’ work experience as an Executive Chef.

· Minimum of five years’ experience as an Executive Chef within the hospitality industry.

· Current ServSafe Certification.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Morada offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

Thank you for your interest in Morada Senior Living careers. If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly.

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