Head Chef_ Merchant Marine Academy

A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends; excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies; Serv Safe Certification previous experience working in a high volume fast paced facility preferably in a large, cafeteria style/dining hall environment; strong management skills.

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Work in a standing position in the dining facility and kitchen area for 6 to 7 hours (excluding break and lunch periods).

Some bending and stooping.

Seeking chef candidates with high volume, higher education food service experience a plus. Reports directly to the Director of Food Services.

Duties to include but are not limited to: manage the daily food production including production planning and controls; ensure Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality; manage food costing, controls and compliance; develop menus and manage inventory; have high expectations for customer service and quality of food; have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees; have a passion for food and innovation; have knowledge of special diets and allergens; and knowledge of Food Management Systems is preferred.

Implements & coordinates the culinary function.

Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.

Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.

Manages catering & retail areas.

Customer & Client satisfaction.

Financial management to include food cost & labor management.

Manages food & physical safety programs.

Maintains all food safety logs/production and waste logs.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Walks, stands and moves about the kitchen and dining facility to ensure compliance with SOP
Some bending and stooping

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machines, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, fax machine and computer printer.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Physical Demands
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Walks, stands and moves about the kitchen and dining facility to ensure compliance with SOP
Some bending and stooping

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machines, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, fax machine and computer printer.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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