Formal Dining Chef IL AG

Description

Arbor Acres is looking for a formal Dining Chef in our independent living facility. This is a great career opportunity for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, has a sense of urgency, is good with time management skills, and has a creative drive. The formal Dining Chef needs to have a practical knowledge and understanding of high-end food. Creativity is highly encouraged by developing specials and new menu items! The formal Dining Chef must be flexible and willing to work in multiple stations throughout the entirety of the kitchen at the request of management.

The formal Dining Chef has demonstrated exceptional Artistry and earned the title of “Formal Dining Chef” based on outstanding performance while upholding the corporate personality and culture of Arbor Acres.

Some of the benefits you gain by working at Arbor Acers:

• Insurance (life, medical, dental, and vision)
• 401k retirement package
• Paid time-off
• No late nights
• Low stress environment
• Yearly Christmas gift from the residents
• Guaranteed forty-hour work-week
• On site nurse practitioner (free of charge)
• Some weekend and holidays off
• Working special events and engaging with our residents

Status Non-Exempt

Job Relationships

1. Reports to the Kitchen Management working diligently to achieve the goals and directives set forth by the Kitchen Management and Director.

Formal Dining Chef Duties and Responsibilities

1. Learn, practice, and train Artists on the 5 core competencies central to OTF training. “Only the Finest”
2. Responsible for preparing various food items served to residents, guests and employees including entrees, starches, vegetables, soups, side dishes, desserts, breakfast items and other food items as needed.
3. Must understand, demonstrate, and monitor compliance regulations of federal, state, and local governing authorities, adhering to all procedures and guidelines.
4. Properly label and date all food items without fail.
5. Adhere to all Dining Arts department protocols and procedures.
6. Maintain proper personal appearance and hygiene according to established guidelines.
7. Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information to ensure resident and employee rights are protected and HIPPA guideline are followed.
8. Participate and attend all scheduled in-service training (IST) programs.
9. Report all hazardous conditions, equipment repair needs, facility maintenance needs and all other facility/equipment related needs. Report all accidents and workplace incidents.
10. Maintain during each shift a high level of food quality and service, keeping all workstations cleaned, stocked and presentable at all times.
11. Attend Dining Arts department and other Arbor Acres meetings as deemed necessary.
12. Assist with orientation of newly hired Dining Arts employees.
13. Perform various other duties as deemed necessary.
14. Must continually strive to improve communication inside and outside of the Dining Arts department, demonstrating effective reading, writing, speaking and non-verbal communicative skills.
15. Must be detail oriented and be able to perform duties with great accuracy.
16. Must be able to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as assigned.
17. Must be able to interface with people at all levels and with residents in a positive and professional manner.
18. Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
19. Must maintain the care of equipment, appearance, and atmosphere of the kitchen, and minimize the waste of supplies.
20. Must practice and excel at properly greeting all residents and guests.
21. Full understanding and effective application of the following:

• Sanitation, food-borne illness and cross-contamination prevention policies and procedures.
• Proper usage of cleaning chemicals and other hazardous materials (SDS).
• Honoring resident and employee rights.
• Department policies and procedures.
• Assist with all catering and special events.
• Check catering board daily.

Typical Physical Demands

1. Must be able to successfully complete the WorkSTEPS Functional Testing program. This program assists in determining whether applicants/employees are able to safely perform essential job functions.
2. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and move hands and arms in any direction.
3. Must be able to tolerate a noisy, hot, humid environment, as well as cold temperatures from refrigerators and freezers.
4. Must be able to lift 40 lbs and push food carts weighing more than 100 lbs.
5. Exposure to detergents & chemicals used in cleaning.
6. Work beyond duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
7. Senses of sight, hearing, touch, and smell required.

Formal Dining Chef Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Strong verbal communication skills. The ability to read, write, understand, and speak fluently and correctly in the English language.
2. Must be able to calmly handle frequent interruptions.
3. Work habits must include regular attendance, punctually, teamwork, initiative, willingness to learn, dependability, and promptness.
4. Working knowledge of standard commercial kitchen equipment and efficient usage.
5. Ability to embody and uphold the corporate personality and culture of Arbor Acres with its emphasis on warmth, caring, generation of community, enthusiasm, achievement of excellence, and joy.
6. Bilingual a plus, but not required.

Minimum Education

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Experience

1. Minimum of 3-5 year’s prior experience in related position.
2. ServSafe certified. (Must be able to obtain within six months of employment.)

This job description is not intended as an all-inclusive list of essential functions which the individual holding this position may be required to perform. The individual may be required to perform additional tasks at the discretion of any authorized supervisor. Arbor Acres reserves the right to change or modify this job description at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Salary : $17 - $19