Executive Chef - beautiful gated community & no late nights!

Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time Chef. This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and assists in the planning, coordinating and implementation of the quality dining program for residents, team members and guests. Oversees the culinary component, HACCP program and Sanitation program of the dining program in all of the food production and service areas within the community. Provides support in assigned areas during the absence of the Director of Dining Services.

EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served."

We Offer:

• Medical Insurance – three plan options
• Dental Insurance – three plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans for medical and dependent care
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance – benefit amount is three times annual salary, paid by company
• Long Term Disability – premium paid by company
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance – available to (team member, spouse and child(ren)
• Hospital Indemnity Plan, Voluntary Group Accident and Voluntary Group Critical Illness
• Health Advocate – free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues
• 403(b) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Plan
• PTO Hours (hours can be sold in 20 hour increments as long as 80 hours remain afterwards)
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families
• Resident Scholarship Program (available after 3 months of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
• Resident Christmas Fund for team members
• Foundation Mercy Fund
• Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations
• Discounted Meals
• Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
• Free Parking
• Training & Career growth

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Resident Lifestyle Facilitator must comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities, including:

1. Manage the entire operations of the kitchen(s).
2. Oversee the purchase of food, food supplies and equipment. Adheres to specific budget objectives.
3. Supervise meal preparation, presentation and quality by following accurate reproduction of recipes by cooks and prep staff.
4. Perform food inventory and/or place orders as required.
5. Ensures that training, safety and discipline standards are met.
6. Responsible for kitchen staff compliance with sanitation and food safety standards.
7. Monitor the proper operation of the kitchen equipment and report any equipment failures to the Director.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 2-Year Accredited Culinary Degree or College Degree in related subject required; Specialized certification/degree at an approved culinary school; and 6 years similar experience in a high volume, hospitality oriented and customer service focused environment. Serv Safe certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days from date of hire.

Experience: Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office. Proficiency with data-base types of menu systems for menu forecasting, menu building and recipe creation. Supervisory Leadership.

Requirements: Ability to hold effective meetings. Ability to complete a Certified Dietary Managers Qualification within a specified time frame. Ability to learn computer programs as defined by Westminster Communities of Florida. Ability to work as a member of the dining services management team.

Physical & Environmental Requirements And Sensory & Communicative Activities: Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Reaching, Standing, Sitting, Lifting (up to 50 lbs), Bending, Walking, Hearing, Speaking, Seeing, Manual Dexterity, Tasting, Smelling

An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside/Outside environmental conditions. Blood borne Pathogens, Respiratory pathogens

 Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of this position.

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.