Dining - Chef Manager

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Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is hiring a full-time Chef Manager. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a full service restaurant open to the public, a bistro, and in our healthcare facility kitchen, under the guidance of a talented Executive Chef.

The Chef Manager:

• provides planning, coordination, administration, and oversight for assigned functions, dining areas, and staff
• trains and guides assigned Dining staff; assists with scheduling and monitoring of work hours for staff
• works collaboratively with Dining staff to ensure the dietary needs of Skilled Care and Personal Care Residents are met, and helps foster a pleasant dining experience for our Independent Living Residents, Team Members, and other dining guests
• prepares meals for various campus dining areas
• recommends and creates new menu items
• assists with, and prepares meals for, large catered events and fine-dining functions

Why Join the Brethren Village Community?

• Newly-hired Team Members are eligible for a $1,000 bonus, paid after successful completion of 3 months of full-time employment.
• Brethren Village offers comprehensive health and prescription drug coverage for as low as $27.00 every two weeks, plus free mental health counseling; dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance coverage; employer-funded contributions to a retirement savings plan; generous paid-time-off for eligible Team Members; discounts at our on-site dining venues; an on-site child care center with discounted tuition; free use of our on-site fitness center.
• Brethren Village offers primarily daytime and early evening work hours to Dining Team Members, and every other weekend off.
• Brethren Village provides thorough, paid on-the-job training; on-going professional development opportunities; the opportunity to apply for positions throughout our facilities for your career growth.
• Brethren Village’s facilities are clean, well-maintained, and well-managed.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, benefits-eligible, 40 hours per week: Typically 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and/or 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday. Work days and hours will vary a bit from week to week.

Core Requirements:

• a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• dependability: ability and willingness to meet attendance standards
• effective computer skills: the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use applications and databases independently
• the ability to read and to complete online training independently
• commitment to consistently working in a safe and hygienic manner, wearing protective equipment as required for the position, and adhering to all health and safety standards
• the ability and willingness to interact in a professional and friendly manner with colleagues
• the ability to provide exceptional service to others
• ability and willingness to represent Brethren Village and carry out responsibilities in a manner aligned with our core values of caring, integrity, stewardship, and excellence

Additional Requirements for This Position:

• at least 3 years of professional experience as a Chef in a restaurant, cafe, healthcare facility, college, or similar setting
• a current Dietary Manager Certification (CDM) is preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain certification upon hire
• knowledge and experience with various food preparation techniques, tools, and equipment
• the ability to read and carefully follow recipes and food preparation schedules
• knowledge of safe food handling regulations - a food safety / "ServSafe" certificate; ability and willingness to consistently adhere to all Brethren Village protocols and sound food-safety practices
• experience managing a function, program, or department
• experience overseeing or supervising staff; willingness and ability to effectively train and mentor staff
• ability to effectively plan and coordinate dining services for large events, and coordinate the work of others to meet objectives
• ability to remain calm and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• the ability to stand for an entire work day; to walk frequently; and to lift and carry 25 lbs. on a routine basis
• ability and willingness to work every other Saturday, Sunday, and holiday

For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a criminal background screen; and a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, TB test, required vaccinations.

At Brethren Village Retirement Community, our Team Members provide the highest-quality care and exceptional hospitality to our Residents. If you would like to make a positive difference each day, apply with us!

Brethren Village offers a wide variety of full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Brethren Village Team Members work in our Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center; our Personal Care and Memory Support areas; our fine and casual Dining areas; and in the many departments that provide services to our Residents and maintain our facilities and grounds.

At Brethren Village, our Team Members Enjoy:

• work with a purpose; you will have the ability to make a positive difference each day in the lives of our Residents
• stable employment; Brethren Village has been in operation for over 125 years
• a wide-variety of positions and work schedules to meet your needs
• thorough, paid on-the-job training, and on-going professional development opportunities
• the ability to apply for positions throughout our facilities, for your career growth
• appreciation events for Team Members
• competitive wages
• free use of onsite fitness facilities and our indoor pool
• the convenience of onsite dining venues and take-out meals, with discounts for Team Members
• generous paid time-off benefits for eligible Team Members
• health, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance coverage; free, confidential counseling services for Team Members and their family members; a retirement savings plan with employer-funded contributions for eligible Team Members
• an onsite child care center with discounted fees for Team Members
• clean, safe, and well-managed facilities
• a beautiful campus setting located in vibrant Lititz, PA

Brethren Village is proud to have a diverse, inclusive community where all Residents and Team Members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Brethren Village does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, gender-identity, sex, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or use of a service animal, genetic information, pregnancy, family, or marital status.