Chef
General Responsibilities
Direct, prepare and present exceptional quality cuisine in accordance with current standards, guidelines and regulations to assure a pleasurable dining experience for the enjoyment of the residents.
Essential Duties
- Reviews daily menu with team members prior to preparation of food.
- Inspects special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
- Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the Culinary Director.
- Works with front of the house supervisor and Dining Services Director as necessary to implement and recommended resident diet changes.
- Works with dining services supervisor and director as necessary to implement any recommended resident diet changes.
- Assumes supervisory authority and accountability when assigned by supervisor or director.
- Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies.
- Assists in establishing food service production line to assure meals are prepared on time.
- Maintains a presence in the dining area during meal service and routinely visits residents at their table.
- Processes diet changes and new diets as received from nursing department.
- Assist with pre-meal service.
- Possesses thorough understanding of ala carte and banquet business
- Has working knowledge and computer experience in Word and Excel
- Possesses ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
- Coordinates the kitchen staff and manages preparation of meals.
- Oversees special events.
- May offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques.
Education/Training:
Two year Certified Culinary Degree preferred but not required.
Experience:
Minimum five year's supervisory experience in hospitality related field (restaurant, hotel, club). Must possess thorough knowledge of menu engineering, staffing and cost controls.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; auditory and visual skills; ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
Brandywine at Fenwick Island
21111 Arrington Drive
Selbyville, DE 19975
Located just a few blocks away from Ocean City, Maryland, Fenwick Island is known for its beachy atmosphere and mouth-watering crab cakes! Residents and families enjoy Orioles games, shopping at Harris Teeter, and watching the boats come in and out of the harbor.