Executive Chef Manager

Description

Position at CRISTA Senior Living

Location: Shoreline, WA

Employment Status: Full Time

Compensation: $80,184 - $95,000

Benefit Highlights: Health Insurance, Retirement Plans w/CRISTA match, Family Care, Paid Holidays, PTO, Tuition Discount at King’s Schools.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS  

• Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
• Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.

CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

SENIOR LIVING PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Declaring the love of Jesus into the next season of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Chef Manager is responsible for the direct supervision of all food service areas at Courtyard Assisted Living and Cristwood Garden Independent Living. Ensures that food preparation, quality, presentation and customer satisfaction are consistent with CRISTA and HACCP standards. Meets all Washington State regulatory compliance.

This position is an integral part of CRISTA Senior Living’s purpose of declaring the love of Jesus into the next season of life by providing nutritional assessment, care planning and progress evaluation while transforming the lives of the senior residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

(General overview and may include all details of responsibilities)

Management:

• Oversee and manage the daily food service activities to ensure they are completed accurately and efficiently while also meeting the nutritional needs of residents.
• Train employees in food standards and best practices for ordering food and kitchen supplies.
• Develop and implement cross-training and provide support, leadership and mentorship to kitchen and dining staff.
• Oversee the Sous Chef, Lead Servers, servers, and cooks.
• Interview, hire, train, schedule, evaluate and discipline employees.
• Develop menus, focusing on quality food for customer satisfaction.
• Ensure staff consistently take all required rest and meal periods in accordance with policy and applicable laws.
• Change the menu cycle to accommodate seasonal variation and preferences to utilize vendors’ best prices.
• Develop and implement systems for inventory management and vendor product quality assurance.
• Work with administration and various department staff on special projects and prepare special meals for residents and staff events. Oversee catering events as needed.
• Prepare the annual Food Services budget by identifying staff, product and equipment needs for the coming fiscal year.
• Serve as conduit for administrative and departmental communication, making sure staff have access to and proper tools for success.
• Ensure cooks and dining room staff follow all HIPPA regulations in all operations.
• Monitor that all food code regulations are being followed in all operations.
• Oversee initial training and continuing education programs for kitchen staff to ensure ability to optimally perform their position and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide budget information, management and set accountability to meet outcomes.
• Conduct annual evaluations for all food service staff.
• Participate as a member of the Leadership team representing the Food Services department.

Food Preparation and Safety:

• Perform nutritional assessments, care planning, progress evaluation and all tasks related to the nutritional care of residents.
• Order food supplies for Assisted Living and Independent Living residents and respond quickly to resident needs.
• Responsible for creating and testing new recipes for nutrition and resident tastes, while also focusing on menu development, food quality, and presentation for customer satisfaction. Ensure food is prepared in a safe manner with consistent high quality and staying current with state safety requirements.
• Meet all Washington State regulatory food compliance and have knowledge of food handling and infection control, including HACCP standards.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation in all areas making sure to keep kitchen equipment in good working order and repair as needed.

Administration:

• Purchase food supplies, products, equipment and services through various vendors.
• Attend and conduct team menu meetings before dinner service.
• Track food handlers’ cards to ensure compliance with health department.
• Check and audit to ensure the quality of department services. Prepare reports as requested by Senior Living Executive leadership.
• Provide continuous communication to ensure teaching opportunities and staff growth.
• Adhere to Crista dress codes.
• Record and file all pertinent data pertaining to food logs, sanitation logs and inventory.
• Participate in Quality Improvement programs.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, staff and residents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).

SUPERVISORY RESPOBISIBILITES

Sous Chef, Lead Servers, Servers, and Cooks

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EXPERIENCE  

• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Executive Chef and/or Food Service Director within Senior Living.
• Knowledge in kitchen and dining operations, budgeting, meal planning and menus.
• Experience with Washington State Assisted Living Compliance for food service regulations, including specialized diets.
• Minimum 5 years experience cooking with raw ingredients.
• 1 year experience in large group or event catering
• Full knowledge of all job-related equipment and their safe operation

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION  

• Washington State Food Handler’s Permit
• Serve Safe certificate or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE  

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS  

• Able to read and write correspondence clearly as well as read and comprehend instructions.
• Able to present information in one on one, small group and large group situations.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Knowledge of essential food cost controls.
• Able to perform duties in a team environment.
• English comprehension is required, in reading, writing and verbal communication. · Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions. (WAC 338-113)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION  

• Graduate from an accredited Culinary Arts Program

EXPERIENCE  

• Five years’ experience as an Executive Chef and/or Food Service Director.
• One year as a Banquet Director or Manager with serving, plating and preparation experience.
• Restaurant and/or Senior Living kitchen management and menu development responsibilities
• Hospitality experience in high volume environments

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION  

• Food Protection Manager Certification

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS  

• Point of Sale experience, inputting menus.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.