Executive Chef

Executive Chef - Tulsa Zoo

The Executive Chef is the leader for all things culinary at Tulsa Zoo. From setting the menu standards to training team members to ensuring impeccable safety in operations to representing our team in social media & partner events. This leader will inspire creativity and demonstrate hospitality in all operations and interactions. Food is a central part of the guest experience and the Executive chef is the visionary behind that food. The ideal candidate will be an experienced food and beverage leader. A great coach with commercial acumen, who can get the best out of people and continually drive operational performance and execution.

Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.

Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality

Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards

Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned

Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed

Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products

Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits

Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting

Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Demonstrate Levy Core Values in all actions: Be Nice, Innovative, Passionate, Inclusive.

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

Extensive catering experience a plus

High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable

Institutional and batch cooking experiences

Hands-on chef experience a must

Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities

ServSafe certified

At Levy, team = family. And we'll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.