Job Description

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.

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
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Fun Work Environment
• Competitive Wages
• Fitness Facility Onsite
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Café
• PTO
• Parking
• Scholarships and Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement
• And More!

EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”

IMPORTANT NOTE In alignment with public health best practices WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FL strongly encourages annual influenza vaccination for all healthcare personnel. Employees may be required to either:

• Provide documentation of current seasonal influenza vaccination,
  or
• Submit a written declination and, if applicable, comply with alternative protective measures (e.g., wearing a surgical mask during flu season).

Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.

To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers. We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/