Restaurant Chef jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

About Us: We are a leading staffing agency specializing in providing top-notch culinary professionals to various healthcare organizations. Currently, we are seeking a dedicated Chef to fill a key position within one of our esteemed care home clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Overview: As a Chef working with our agency, you will be an essential part of our mission to deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents in care homes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage day-to-day Culinary Operations for a Care Home:

   • Oversee and coordinate kitchen activities to ensure efficient and smooth day-to-day operations.
   • Lead and manage the culinary team to deliver high-quality meals for care home residents.

2. Execution of Daily Food Service with a Focus on Dietary Needs:

   • Ensure the execution of daily food service aligns with dietary requirements and preferences of care home residents.
   • Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation to meet specific dietary needs.

3. Support Management in Menu Planning and Innovation for Care Home Residents:

   • Collaborate with care home management to propose menus that cater to the nutritional needs and preferences of residents.
   • Innovate and update menus periodically to enhance resident dining experiences.

4. Estimate Food Consumption and Manage Requisitions:

   • Estimate food consumption based on resident population and manage requisitions accordingly.
   • Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely and quality food purchases.

5. Standardize Production Recipes for Consistent Quality:

   • Develop and maintain standardized production recipes to ensure consistent quality and nutritional standards.

6. Collaborate on Expense Tracking for Financial Projections:

   • Collaborate with General Managers on expense tracking to contribute to accurate financial projections.
   • Ensure cost-efficient practices while maintaining high-quality standards.

7. Enforce Sanitation, Maintenance, and Safety Standards:

   • Implement and oversee adherence to sanitation, maintenance, and safety standards in compliance with care home regulations.

8. Train and Manage Kitchen Personnel for Care Home Environment:

   • Provide training to kitchen personnel on catering to the unique needs of a care home environment.
   • Supervise all culinary activities with a focus on creating a comfortable dining experience for residents.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a care home setting.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services.
• Effective communication skills with care home managers, kitchen personnel, and residents.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Physical ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a standing position for extended periods.
• Full day availability with a flexible schedule; expected to work 50 - 65 hours per week.
• Serve-Safe Certificate is required.
• Computer skills in Word and Excel are a plus.

Expectations:

• Successful execution of all meal services for care home residents.
• Achieve and maintain food cost goals while meeting nutritional requirements.
• Consistent adherence to menu standards tailored for care home residents.
• Contribute to profitable sales growth within the care home dining services.
• Ability to effectively interface with care home residents, their families, and associates to enhance overall dining experiences.