Corporate Executive Chef job description

Gelson's was founded in 1951 by brothers Bernard and Eugene Gelson as an extraordinary grocery shopping experience for discerning consumers. Today, Gelson's is recognized as one of the nation's premier supermarket chains. Each of the company’s locations is singularly known as the area's best market for the highest quality produce, meat, seafood, and Gelson’s Kitchen offerings. An unmatched selection of wine and liquor, and exceptional customer service are our top priorities.

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH), a prominent global retailer, acquired Gelson’s in April of 2021, having recognized this strong brand as a company well positioned for tremendous growth.

We offer competitive pay and exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation accrual and 401k plan with a generous company match. Gelson’s strongly supports career advancement and provides you with the resources necessary for a long term, successful career and have recently earned the distinction of being a Certified “Best places to work”!

We are currently searching for a Corporate Executive Chef to join our team. The Executing Chef will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of all Gelson’s menu items, including soups, salads, entrees, salad bar itemization, hot case items, picnic meals, holiday meals, wine bar menu and the catering catalog. The Chef will ensure that all Food Service products remain consistent in taste and quality and meet the Company’s quality standards and customer’s expectations.

Communicate well with all functions of the company to ensure timely and effective programs are put in place

Understand the workings of kitchen back of house operations including prep, process flow, ingredient and finished goods holding
Be the face of Gelson’s Culinary Brand in public relations and media as requested Develop and implement menus, including seasonal, online, in-store, and wine bar menus that fit the Gelson’s brand and goals of the Company along with health code policies & procedures. Direct and supervise all kitchen operations including back of house and front of house; instruct Food Service employees in product recipes, cooking, preparation of food. Lead and direct all internal catered events as required Ability to understand and influence the BOH culture Review policies and procedures regarding food handling, preparation, food safety and sanitation. Assist in the long-term planning relating to cuisine and menu in food service while meeting budgetary expectations. Plan menus around restaurant quality food and high customer expectations. Must be adept to develop menus, costing and food purchase specifications and recipes. Maintain a well-stocked inventory at all store locations and exercise wise cost control. Assist in the planning and administering of merchandise to the Food Service departments at all store locations. Must understand the workings of a kitchen operation regarding all equipment and is on top of the latest new trends in equipment Assist, coach and develop department and BOH kitchen managers in the instruction of other employees regarding recipes, cooking, preparation of food, and sanitation procedures. Possess astute skills in the organization and flow of Kitchen layouts and preparations processes. Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times. Must possess food handlers and food safety certifications. Must possess a proficiency in ordering and PARs to assist the department management in the review of sales data of kitchen items to determine reorder/prep amounts. Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft, while ensuring the department preforms at or below the shrink budget. Prepares necessary data for applicable responsibilities of the budget; projects annual food, labor and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met. Responsible for developing Gelson’s catering program for customers and corporate clients, including menu creation and enhancements Work with Department Managers to effectively manage operational problems, including those regarding employee relations, cost containment and merchandising. Oversee sanitation and housekeeping in accordance with the Department of Health Services for all store locations. Other related duties and assignments as required.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent. Formal training in the culinary arts preferred. Seven (7) years cumulative experience in food service, three of which as a chef. Experience in the retail and/or supermarket field preferred
Skilled in all aspects of kitchen food preparation. Knowledgeable in the tastes and usage of ingredients. Ability to be creative and innovative. Highly effective organizational and time management skills and skilled in independently prioritizing, planning, coordinating, organizing, leading, and monitoring multiple organizational projects of a complex nature simultaneously and quickly adapting to changes in time frames. Ability to interface with all levels of the company. Ability to interface with vendors, customers, management and company personnel on a regular basis, to obtain or provide information. Ability to collaborate with others through teamwork and share ideas to work towards a common goal. Ability to work on own initiative when minimum supervision is provided.

Schedule: Full time
Availability: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Pittsford, NY
Address: 3220 Monroe Ave
Pay: $90,000 - $120,000 / year
Job Posting: 10/07/2022
Job Posting End: 11/07/2022

As the Restaurant Chef at Next Door Restaurant by Wegmans, you will be responsible for leading the culinary vision of the entire restaurant by planning and preparing a menu of flavorful and unique offerings from around the world and using innovative fresh ideas to create an exceptional dining experience for our guests. You will lead by example, managing the kitchen operation and team members, and facilitating a relationship between Front of House service staff and Back of House culinary staff, to ensure the restaurant is operating efficiently, effectively, and profitably.

What will I do?

• Plan and create unique menu offerings and specials that incorporate seasonality and the freshest ingredients available
• Execute private parties and special event dinners
• Manage the entire restaurant facility, setting the pace and fostering a culture of partnership between Back of House and Front of House staff
• Oversee the kitchen operations, and lead a team of kitchen staff members, providing resources, training, and development opportunities
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, quality and consistency on a daily basis and conduct inventories

Required Qualifications:

• 3 or more years’ experience as a chef at a fresh concept restaurant or hotel
• Knowledge in New American Fusion with a Japanese inspired focus
• Experience creating and modifying recipes
• Experience in food service profit and loss management and running the financial aspects of a kitchen operation
• Kitchen employee management experience, including hiring, training, scheduling, and developing a team
• HACCP Food Safety certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts
• Diverse culinary experience, including working with a variety of foods from different regions and/or cultures

Click Here to learn more about Next Door, a Signature Restaurant by Wegmans located in Pittsford, NY!

At Wegmans, we believe that if we take care of our people, they’ll take care of our customers . That’s why, as part of the Wegmans family, you’ll have a package of benefits that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

• Flexibility in scheduling—work-life balance
• Employee discounts
• Premium pay on Sundays and holidays

Comprehensive benefits*

• Quality affordable healthcare coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage (Available to Full-time only)
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Wegmans retirement profit sharing plan
• Scholarship Program

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied

For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Discover what it means to work for a family owned, mission-driven, values-based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.

Salary:

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as a Corporate Executive Chef , you will have the opportunity to access the latest trends in culinary and foodservice management. With our resources and your expertise as an Executive Chef, you will be valued as you go through your day making a difference to our patients and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develops and implements operational plans and systems to ensure that all contractual obligations are met
* Assists in implementing corporate and regional programs based on Company and Regulatory standards
* Develops and effectively communicates strategies for improving customer (Patient and Retail) satisfaction
* Provides training programs to ensure consistent, high quality food at the facility
* Develops Culinary Support Team within Region
* Provides on-going training to Regional Directors of Operations in the area of food quality, presentation and purchasing compliance
* Assists in roll-out of new products or programs as required
* Provides direction to Region Team to assure compliance with all Company purchasing programs and initiatives
* Completes all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures on a timely basis meeting all prescribed deadline
* Visits units and completes reports in a timely manner (within 7 business days of actual unit visit)
* Manages budget in a fiscally responsible manner
* Participates in Patient Visitation rounds with facility management team during each site visit
* Performs other duties that may be assigned
* Heavy travel throughout the midwest to west coast as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or Associates degree in Culinary Arts Degree with seven years progressive food service management experience. Extensive experience may be substituted for a degree
* Minimum of five years of progressive BOH food service management experience required
* Minimum of two years BOH food service management experience in a multi-unit setting required
* Minimum of three years healthcare experience depending upon formal degree and training, highly desirable
* Minimum of three years P&L experience in management capacity
* Expert knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
* Must be hands-on manager
* CEC (Certified Executive Chef) preferred
* 85% travel required
* 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 patient/resident satisfaction programs/activities
* ServSafe certified required
* Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification desirable

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Life Insurance/ AD
* Disability Insurance
* Retirement Plan
* Paid Time Off
* Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
* Associate Shopping Program
* Health and Wellness Programs
* Discount Marketplace
* Identity Theft Protection
* Pet Insurance
* Commuter Benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)


Morrison Healthcare

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