Job Description

Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for an enthusiastic leader to join our team. Forefront Healthcare is looking for a passionate leader to join our team!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Chef in Erie, PA. at one of Senior Living Accounts. This is a CCRC with all levels of care.

WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS!!! PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!

Check out our website : https://forefronthealthcare.com/

You will be part of an amazing community where your culinary and management skills will be valued! Most of all, you will be valued!

Job description

We are looking for a an Executive Che f who brings a depth of culinary with experience in healthcare/senior living. As the Executive Chef, you will get to be involved with our patients who will be waiting to try your next dish! Having experience in an healthcare environment is a plus!

The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

Having a positive attitude and motivating a dynamic staff of managers you will work side-by-side with each day is a must! Overall, you will bring charisma to the culinary team here in our senior community.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct the culinary team and management staff.
• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drink menus
• Work together with our dietitians on menus and offerings for our residents
• Produce high-quality plates both design
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Lead and develop team and understand how to manage conflict with resolution
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish a working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef.

• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures

• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management

• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions

• Familiar with the industry’s best practices

• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

• BS degree in culinary science or a related certificate would be a plus

• Casual dining restaurant

• Fine dining restaurant

Qualifications

• Culinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)
• Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)
• Kitchen management 3 years

Additional Information

_ Benefits_

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Physical setting:

Salary: $68,000.00-$70,000.00/year

AAP/EEO Statement:

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.