Head Chef
On-siteFayetteville, Arkansas, United States or Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Create, plan, and execute weekly menus with client and management input while overseeing kitchen staff, managing schedules, and assessing performance. Design and present high-quality meals, sending regular photos of meal presentations to management. Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining room, enforcing food safety standards per state and local regulations. Order supplies within budget, stock inventory, and assist in planning special events as directed. Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts to ensure compliance with all policies. Work in a loud, busy kitchen environment requiring long periods of standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Required Qualifications
- classically trained Chef
- driven by their love and passion for food
- 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Ability to pass a background check
- Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
- Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
- Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold
- Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
- Deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
- Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
- Maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
- Exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Be familiar with the industry's best practices
Desired Qualifications
- Culinary degree is a plus
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