The Chef directs the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of food for our residents, plans and prices menu items, orders supplies, and keeps records and accounts. Participates in cooking, baking, and preparing food. Uses labor dollars and menu costing programs to price labor and food cost percentages. Assesses purchased supplies for quality and accounts for delivered items.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of the Certified Dietary Manager and/or Registered Dietician supervises the culinary center’s employees.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Monitors regulatory compliance related to culinary functions and sanitation
• Assist in developing and monitoring the implementation of cleaning schedules, including adhering to documentation of logs and check sheets.
• Order or requisition of food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation within budgeted food costs.
• Recruit and hire staff, including cooks and other culinary workers.
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
• Recommend equipment purchases and notify the maintenance department of necessary repairs.
• Meet with Registered Dietitian, CDM., Administrator, and/or Activity Director to discuss menus for special occasions such as Christmas, Thanksgiving etc…
• Periodically meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies.
• Prepare and cook food of all types in adherence to meal schedules.
• Coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian to plan and develop recipes and menus, considering such factors as dietary restrictions and seasonal availability of ingredients.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Check the quantity and quality of the products received.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment for staff.
• Record production and operational data on specified forms.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and purchasing in conjunction with the CDM for all the food operations within the facility.
• Plan and direct the food preparation and cooking activities of the facility.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities and implement recommendations as needed.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Interprets Company policy and makes decisions based on the application of those policies where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have graduated from a reputable culinary institute.
• At least two years’ experience working as a chef, including supervisory responsibilities.
• At least one year of long-term care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and food safety standards.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• ServSafe certified or ServSafe Certification required within 90 days of employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of food production techniques and experience with the presentation and garnishing of various menu items.
• Able to follow recipes and collaborate with Registered Dietician when substitutions are needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of analytical cost control methods.
• Flexible schedule with evening and weekend work required.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of standards of practice and regulations for long-term care.
• Excellent professional leadership skills and good communication and organization skills.
• Computer skills are required.
• Meets all state and federal criminal background check requirements

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.