Rockwood South Hill has the opportunity for you! Join our team and make a difference in our residents’ lives! We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Chef to join our South Hill Food Service department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fine dining, catering, and food service management. This position is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, menu planning, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. You will play a vital role in creating memorable dining experiences while managing a team of culinary professionals.
Shift: Monday-Friday (Weekend, as needed/depending on restaurant needs – TBD with Supervisor)
Pay Range: $32.50-36.00
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Ensure promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes
- Hire and train kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation staff, and dishwashers
- Modify/create menus to meet quality standards and take advantage of foods in season and local availability.
- Cook food in quantities according to the menu and number of persons to be served
- Supervise kitchen staff
- Operate kitchen equipment in preparation for meals
- Prepare various foods depending on menu created by dietitians, for each meal of the day
- Works cooperatively and maintains a good working relationship with supervisors and all staff.
- Upholds the RRC Values in all interactions.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience:
- Education in Culinary or related fields preferred
- Minimum five years of related experience required
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Effective oral, written, and reading skills
- Current Food Handlers certification
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- English language proficiency
Benefits
All employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours a week, and who have completed our waiting period of employment are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision & TruHear Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave and Vacation – available after 90-days of service
- 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays per calendar year after 90-days of service
- Holiday pay
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(B) with match and no waiting period to begin deferrals
- Group Life Insurance & AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Critical Illness
- Critical Accident
- Identity Theft Protection Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement, Personal Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave
Additional perks include:
- Free soup and discounted meal prices
- Food Pantry, Free/Discreet
- Employee Financial Assistance Fund (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Continuing Education Scholarships (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Job Shadowing opportunities
- Sponsorship opportunities for Nursing Assistant Certification
- Employee Bus Pass Program – Deep discount
- Free Fitness Center access for employees and a guest on campus
- Employee Health and Wellness Program [participation results in discounted monthly insurance premiums]
- Payroll deductions for coffee and meals at our restaurants
- Ability to purchase discounted Premiere Movie Passes
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Years of Service Celebrations and Awards
- Referral Programs
- Free Flu Shot
- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Free parking
- Open Door Philosophy
- Encourage and support promotions from within
- On demand pay accessible as soon as you earn it through hours worked
Environment: Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere, collaborative
