Chef de Cuisine

Chef De Cuisine

LifeWorks is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to take the helm of culinary operations at one of our premier locations. As the Chef De Cuisine, you will be the lead culinary professional, responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations. From menu development to team leadership, you'll ensure every dish reflects the sophistication and quality our clients expect.

Job Responsibilities:

• Trains and leads kitchen personnel
• Supervises/coordinates all related culinary activities
• Estimates food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Selects and develops recipes and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establishes presentation technique and quality standards, and plans and prices menus
• Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen
• Oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques

Qualifications:

• Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position
• Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• Requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills