Production Chef

Job Summary:

 The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership for kitchen operations with an emphasis on planning, training, and management of culinary activities in the kitchen. The Production Chef assumes targeted responsibility for inventory, quality control of food production and menu planning.   

 Maintains attitudes and behaviors that demonstrate and uphold the Mission Statement of Trinity Woods (TW), supports the TW core values and shows an understanding of TW’ person-centered philosophy.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• A Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree or certification is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ industry experience at the level of a supervisor or manager.
• Must have knowledge of federal and state regulations governing nutrition practice and leadership.
• Certification in food handling (ServeSafe or equivalent).
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on customer services.
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Commitment to leading kitchen staff in delivering quality culinary dishes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a coaching-supervision style of managing.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

Provides the highest quality of food service to customers at all times while ensuring safe, sanitary and efficient practices supporting professional standards of dining and nutrition services for TW residents.

 Supervises the day-to-day culinary food production system to ensure quality and timely deliver to customers.

• Ensures all kitchen staff adheres to food safety standards.
• Supervisor of Main Kitchen Culinary staff; plans and directs food preparation in kitchen, relays orders to line cooks, and ensures all members of kitchen staff deliver quality dishes under set deadlines.
• Collaborates with the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef to establish goals, control food costs, and develop menus in order to help ensure the Dining Services Department attains its financial goals.
• Creates recipes, menus, and new designs.
• Evaluates and solves problems, such as the need to substitute items on menus, reusing cooked food and reducing excess waste and spoilage.
• Establishes goals, controls food costs, and develops menus in order to help ensure the Dining Services Department attains its financial goals.
• Promotes safety and sanitation; inspects kitchen and production areas for cleanliness; maintains sanitation and safe food handling by establishing and maintaining safe practices in the kitchen regarding the operation of equipment.  Is responsible for compliance with waste disposal and recycling policies.
• Other duties as assigned

 Administrative Functions

Performs a variety of administrative tasks necessary to maintain accurate records for the department in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

• Helps to ensure the Dining Services Department attains its financial goals.
• Assures regulatory compliance by encouraging appropriate record keeping and charting and by maintaining appropriate files to document compliance. 
• Carefully reviews each period-end reports and takes timely, appropriate action to address any problems that emerge from them.
• Monitors and audits accounting and financial control processes within the Dining Services Department.
• Maintains information on inventories and food costs and is responsible for such record keeping as production sheets, etc. on a monthly basis.
• Prepares requisitions for food, equipment and supplies.
• Attends monthly Food Service committee meetings.
• Coordinates Chef’s monthly meet and greets with the Dining Services Executive Chef.

 Performance and Professionalism

Maintains professional presence when representing Trinity Woods; exhibits degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.

• Maintains confidentiality and privacy at all times according to policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing confidential matters.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with members, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.
• Maintains positive working relationships with management and co-workers; willingly follows directions and requests as appropriate.
• Exhibits professional standards through appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures; seeks clarification or interpretation from appropriate supervisor when needed.
• Follows up with appropriate staff, members, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns, and uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in all relations with others.

Leadership and Management

Champions the culture of TW Dining, realizing our employees are TW’ most important asset.

• Maintains a clean kitchen environment through use of check lists systems to meet Tulsa County Health Department regulations.
• Seeks to prepare food in innovative ways that add to the enjoyment of meal and snack times and for special events.
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to the team with appropriate direction and follow through to ensure all duties are covered in a timely and efficient manner.
• Acts as a coach, counselor and mentor to members of the team.  Provides regular and respectful feedback, both positive and negative, in the evaluation process.
• Seeks to improve skills regarding resident nutrition needs and food preparation through reading, media, and workshops as available.
• Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state and other regulations applicable to job.

Professional Development

Demonstrates professional development/skills competency in all activities.

• Participates in in-service, projects, or committees as assigned.
• Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.
• Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary.
• Commits to continually improving his/her skills through participations in education opportunities whether offered on the job, within, or outside of the community, to increase knowledge of work-related issues.

 Safety and Security

Complies with Trinity Woods’ established safety rules and practices.

• Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the organization, as well as government regulations.
• Reports any potential safety hazard(s) immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Reports any injury of resident, visitor, or employee immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.