Job Description

Village Point is seeking a Executive Chef to join our team!

Village Point is a Springpoint Senior Living Community located in Monroe, NJ. We are seeking full-time Executive Chef to join our team. The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show quality food through personal involvement in task performance while developing and empowering the onsite staff. Works to continually improve resident, employee, and client satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Will deliver on company objectives by ensuring monthly budget, food and labor costs are met and, the safe handling of food by following safety & sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities:

Leading Culinary Operation:

• Lead daily culinary production in preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability.
• Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; creates distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients.
• Seeks out sources for fresh food; monitors all produce and meat for freshness.
• Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food.
• Research customer preferences and develops a menu which incorporates local foods and flavors.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

Business & Financial Acumen:

• Participates in the development and implementation of business strategies for the community which are aligned with the client’s overall mission, vision values and strategies.
• Manages department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service:

• Creates 100% resident satisfaction by providing team members with the training and resources they need to maximize team member engagement and deliver best in class service.
• Professional attitude and appearance while engaging with residents and community staff.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

Team Building and Management:

• Regularly lead team member meetings
• Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
• Develops and implements strategies and practices which support team member engagement.

Education and Experience:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chefs experience a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/RX Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

Pay Range: $75,000-$82,000