Executive Chef

Lead The Kitchen

Supervises all food preparation and food production functions. Supervises food service consistent with Federal, State, and local statutes. Supervises the purchasing, procurement, storage and rotation of all food and non-food items for department.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Reviews, approves, and monitors biweekly work schedules for Bistro and Dining Room employees. Ensures compliance with department labor budget. Approves all scheduled and non-scheduled overtime for supervised employees. Administers and approves employee Personal Time Off requests for supervised employees.
• Ensures adequate supply of products on hand consistent with cycle menus; rotates food, beverage, and supply inventories to ensure first in first out inventory procedure. Receives all vendor deliveries and verifies consistency of delivery to specified order. Inspects deliveries to insure all products meet quality standards.
• Ensures that all food and non-food purchasing adheres to department budget. Calculates, maintains, and reports daily, month to date, and month end food and non-food supply costs.
• Assists Culinary Services Director in developing and preparing annual department budget for food and non-food supplies.
• Investigates and evaluates new food and non-food products and food service equipment for potential future use.
• Performs weekly sanitation inspection of kitchen, kitchen storage areas; reviews inspection reports of Bistro and Dining Room and performs periodic inspections of these areas.
• Implements work, sanitation, and safety standards in accordance with federal, state, local regulations and facility policy. Assures that all supervised areas meet MorseLife Health System Job Description standard.
• Coordinates and conducts in-service training for all employees to ensure compliance with facility standards and federal, state, and local regulations. Performs timely evaluations of all direct reports; assists reporting supervisors with staff reviews. Participates in employee disciplinary procedure in accordance with The Tradition progressive disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Maintains three (3) day Disaster Supply in accordance to Disaster Menu and state regulations; rotates stock to maintain compliance. Prepares Disaster Order with primary vendors and secures vendor documentation of disaster water delivery.
• Plans all catering events.

What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have at least two years of experience in management capacity. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ServSafe Certification.

Benefits & Perks To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Eligible team members enjoy access to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
• Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
• Free Parking
• On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities

Why You'll Love Working Here At MorseLife, you're more than an employee. You're part of a team united by a shared mission to enrich the lives of older adults while supporting one another every step of the way. Here's what makes MorseLife a great place to build your career:

• Work for a Great Place To Work® Certified employer where employees are valued, respected, and supported.
• Join a 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home that is shaping the future of healthcare through partnerships with leading colleges and universities.
• Build your career with an organization that has proudly served South Florida for more than 40 years.
• Work alongside experienced clinicians, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare students committed to excellence.
• Take advantage of ongoing professional development, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for internal advancement.
• Experience a culture built on our core values of Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Quality, Impact, and Passion.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, patients, families, and fellow team members every single day.

Our Commitment to Excellence At MorseLife, excellence is more than a goal—it's our standard. Every member of our team contributes to creating a culture of compassion, accountability, innovation, and service. We believe that exceptional employee experiences lead to exceptional resident experiences, and we are committed to investing in our people, celebrating their successes, and supporting their professional growth every step of the way.

Ready to Make a Difference? Every interaction has the power to brighten someone's day, restore dignity, and improve quality of life. If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with an organization that invests in its people and its mission, MorseLife Health System is the place for you. Join a team where you'll be valued, supported, and empowered to grow while helping us continue a legacy of excellence that spans more than four decades. Apply today and become part of the MorseLife family.

Employment Requirements At MorseLife, the safety and well-being of our residents, patients, employees, and visitors are our top priorities. As part of our pre-employment process, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing:

• A 10-panel pre-employment drug screening.
• A Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
• A post-offer physical examination.
• A QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test (or other approved tuberculosis screening, as applicable).
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) and any additional pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace for those we serve. MorseLife Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can thrive.