Executive Chef I
$60,528–$108,950 year
On-siteDedham, Massachusetts, United States or Roslindale, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Oversee all culinary operations, including labor and food cost control, for production kitchens, retail, and catering at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center. Coordinate with the Dietary Manager and Purchasing Managers on vendor selection, procurement, and inventory while ensuring recipes in the Computrition database meet nutritional and flavor requirements. Develop and implement onboarding programs, supervise staff training, and enforce OSHA and CMS safety standards across the facility. Plan menus to maximize product utilization and minimize waste while collaborating with the Clinical Nutrition Team to align offerings with resident needs. Maintain a comprehensive sanitation program, manage emergency food inventory, and ensure all staff hold required ServSafe certifications.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or Food Service Management from an accredited four-year institution (or equivalent experience)
- Strong skills in labor management, food cost control, and budget oversight
- Three (3) to five (5) years of culinary management experience in healthcare, contract food service, fine dining, or restaurant environments
- Demonstrated experience in purchasing, inventory control, and vendor management
- Ability to effectively present information and communicate with staff, leadership, residents, and stakeholders
- Knowledge of current food and catering trends with a strong focus on quality, presentation, sanitation, and cost management
- Experience with P&L accountability and/or contract-managed food service
- ServSafe® certification (or ability to obtain within designated timeframe)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant food service management systems
- Must be able to lift, pull, and pushing 50 (fifty) pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Have experience in healthcare, senior living, or assisted living environments (preferred)
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