Executive Chef

Duties & Responsibilities
-Supervises and coordinates activities concerning food preparation, kitchen, and storeroom areas.
-Takes accountability for all kitchen operations /staffing /actions.
-Trains and evaluates kitchen personnel. Assists in recruiting, screening and hiring.
-Assures proper staff levels at all times. Covers shifts when needed including nights and weekends.
-Inventories and purchases kitchen supplies ensuring par levels as directed.
-Participates in menu planning and food production. Creates weekly specials and utilizes food product.
-Supervises and manages all subordinate kitchen personnel.
-Ensures that all recipes and procedures are updated and revised as necessary.
-Samples, smells, and observes food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards.
-Monitors all food served relative to appearance, temperature, sanitary and quality standards, and portion control.
-Monitors and records all temperatures of food, storage, and dish machine to ensure health dept. requirements are met.
-Responsible for all meals being served properly and according to the established standards, policies, procedures and ticket times.
-Ensures cleanliness of kitchen and equipment, updating maintenance routines as necessary.
-Communicates with and assists kitchen personnel to maintain efficient food production.
-Informs front-of-house of menu changes, specials, and shortages.
-Maintains proper safety and sanitation procedures in kitchen.
-Manages Snack Bar staff at the Aquatic Center during the pool season.
-Attends & participates in monthly House Committee Meetings.
-Must follow all local, state, and federal laws.
-Must maintain kitchen in accordance with Erie County Health regulations.
-Must be able to write schedules and manage labor.
-Responsible for all equipment in kitchen area.
-Responsible for ordering food, equipment, paper goods.
-Responsible for developing staff in kitchen to improve performance and promote within.
-Write dining room, banquet, snack bar, and special menus.
-Manages inventories, waste, and turning inventory.
-Handles larger functions.