Chef

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (CALV) is the country’s leading nonprofit culinary and hospitality training institute. CALV’s mission is to train people for successful hospitality careers in Las Vegas. CALV’s vision is to reduce poverty and eliminate unemployment by providing youth, adults, and displaced workers employability and vocational skills.

The Chef provides leadership, training, and hands-on management of the kitchen staff. The candidate must be proficient in various cooking techniques, a knowledge of Food and Labor cost management, and provide quality and consistent products to our guests.

The Chef provides leadership, training, and hands-on management of the kitchen staff. The candidate must be proficient in various cooking techniques, know about Food and Labor cost management, and provide quality and consistent products to the guests.

Essential Functions:

·        Manage all aspects of daily operations within their control

·        Ensures that the standards of quality and service are maintained at the brand level

·        Maintain the Quality and consistency of all food preparation and presentation.

·        Maintain cost controls through proper scheduling, ordering and waste management

·        Maintain and enforce all state and local health regulations

·        Instill and demonstrate proper cooking techniques for students and staff

·        Ensure a safe environment for staff and students to work and develop

·        Development of menu ideas, including seasonal changes and specials

·        Provide continued development to students and staff through mentoring, coaching and positive reinforcement.

·        Ability to multi-task in an ever-changing environment

·        Show patience and compassion towards students, staff, and guests

·        Perform other tasks reasonably aligned with the assigned job functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in Culinary Arts AND five (5) years of experience as a chef in a restaurant, hotel/casino, or catering. Experience working with diverse learners, basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office, Eatec (ordering), and ADP (payroll) (preferred).

Experience and Education Substitutions:

·        None

Licensing and Certification:

·        Valid driver's license

·        SNHD Food Manager Card

·        Must be able to show proof of insurability on vehicles

·        ServSafe Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000/yr.

CALV is an equal opportunity employer!