What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef position at Westminster Oaks?
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with
Westminster Communities.
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.
7. Monitor the proper operation of the kitchen equipment and report any equipment
failures to the Director.
8.
The above position description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and
responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed
in the description. This position description may change from time to time as the needs of the
organization change.
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.
Serve 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 complete a Certified Dietary Managers Qualification within a
specified time frame.
Ability to learn computer programs as defined by Westminster Communities of
Florida.
Ability to work as a member of the dining services management team.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better
Behaviors
Required- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Preferred- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
