EXECUTIVE CHEF

Executive Chef

River Park Hospital, a 165-bed facility and a leader in behavioral health care, located in Huntington, WV has an opening for an Executive Chef in its busy dietary department. We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Chef who is passionate about culinary arts with a desire toward service in enhancing the palates of our patients and employees providing them with awareness of dietary options to an improved healthy nutritional lifestyle. This position is responsible for preparation of meals in accordance with approved menu cycles and production sheets. Ensures that the meals are served with appropriate taste, temperature and appeal to ensure the patients receive meals in an appropriate manner. Assists Dietary Director in supply orders to ensure appropriate and responsible food and waste management. Ensures kitchen safety and sanitation is maintained at all times.

Qualifications:

• ServSafe certified at the Manager level
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Current food handler card
• Associate Graduate of a culinary program (Bachelor preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years as a chef/lead cook in a restaurant or caf
• Two years of supervisory experience

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets, food portioning, and waste control
• Ability to lead and direct kitchen staff as it relates to food production
• Knowledge of Industrial kitchen equipment, operations, and procedures
• Ability to use computers in office related programs such as Word and Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Creates menus with input and approval of the dietitian and director
• Ability to cook in large quantities and to read menus and recipes

Job Type: Full-time

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