Description

Lake Prince Woods is a growing retirement community in Suffolk, VA. UCHS offers team oriented atmosphere that rewards staff for their exceptional work performance, offers competitive pay and benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are seeking a dynamic and talented Executive Chef to join our team. Our mission and values give the right candidate the chance to make a difference in someone’s life, every day!

The Executive Chef, reporting to the Director of Dining Services, plans, directs, creates, implements, manages, and evaluates programs and services.

We seek a proven leader to serve as an Executive Chef, responsible for the integrity of service delivery to meet regulatory, company and professional standards. Responsible to empower and challenge staff, recruit, train and retain the best people and provide resources and environment for people to be successful.

Under the direction of the Director of Food Services, the Executive Chef is responsible for seeing that nutritional needs of residents/patients are provided on the campus as allowed by the physician's current dietary orders. Responsible for maintaining compliance with nutritional standards and regulations for survey agencies. Performs a variety of supervisory and food preparation duties as assigned by the Director.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  High school diploma required.   At least two years cooking experience using standardized recipes required.  One year experience in long term care or health care is preferred. Certification as a Chef preferred.  Certification as a ServSafe.  Food Protection Manager required.  Previous supervisory experience preferred.  EOE  Full-time