Executive Chef - DSL
At Danbury, you don t just clock in at a job. You walk in the door to a work family who wants to make the day count. We truly believe our employees and residents are a family that comes together to enjoy the good things in life, including one another. When our employees feel special, so do our residents. That s the Danbury Difference We are currently seeking applicants for an Executive Chef position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: The executive chef will plan, organize, develop, inspire and direct the overall operation of Dining Services to assure that delicious quality nutritional services are provided. It is the responsibility of this director to ensure that the department is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Standardize methods in which work will be accomplished. Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Assure that food is available for preparation. Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., and submit as required. Coordinate dining services with other departments as necessary. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with all community staff to assure that dining service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Ensure that department staff, residents, visitors, etc., follow established policies and procedures at all times. Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible department staff. Establish dining service production lines, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time. Requirements: This department director has should extensive experience in providing fine dining in a variety of venues. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of dietary/dining service experience in a supervisory capacity in a restaurant, hospital, health care/senior living facility. Training/education in cost control, food management, and/or diet therapy for healthcare residents is a must. Benefits for full time employees: Company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Medical, Dental, Vision, Additional Voluntary Life, Additional Voluntary AD&D 401(k) Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement If you are outstanding in your profession, have a positive outlook, and would like to work on a great team then we want to hear from you! Danbury Senior Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. IND789
