Oakmont Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary: Full-Time, Salaried Position with benefits. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the overall functioning of the dietary department.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Works closely with the Executive Director and participates in regular conferences concerning the dietary budget and ordering of dietary supplies.

- Responsible for the purchase of food and supplies and the maintaining of accurate inventory and expenditure records. This responsibility may be shared with the Dining Room Supervisor or performed collectively.

- Responsible for presenting correct invoices to the Executive Director in a timely manner.

- Responsible for the hiring and supervising of qualified staff in the dietary department as directed, along with proper orientation and training of dietary personnel.

- Responsible for the scheduling and posting of the dietary department assignments, insuring there are adequate personnel on duty for the preparation of meals.

- Responsible for maintaining proper/hygienic food handling techniques and the overall sanitation requirements of a food service area and the personnel.

- Responsible for the preparing of meals.

- Responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in work areas, refuse depots, all storage areas and in the preparation of meals and the cleaning and sterilization of cooking and eating utensils.

- Responsible for developing menus and maintaining a record of menus for the duration of one year.

- Responsible for maintaining recipe files

- Responsible for overseeing the proper use of all dietary equipment

- Meet/exceed established performance goals. Additional performance requirements may be communicated.

- Job Knowledge - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of his/her job processes and procedures. Efficiently use resources (including staff and management) to obtain additional knowledge.

- Cooperativeness -Demonstrate a 'can do' attitude by responding positively to instructions. Follow instructions and work harmoniously with others to complete the job or task.

- Commitment - Commit to his/her job and to the success of the company. Take initiative to offer ideas to improve processes or results.

- Safety - Maintain a safe workplace. Report all unsafe work conditions to the Executive Director. Follow and enforce all safety policies

- Maximize cost efficiency and productivity in the use of all resources of the department and organization.

- Attend all required department events, staff meetings, and any other job-related functions.

- Attend and successfully completes all mandatory trainings.

- Regular and reliable attendance.

- Perform other tasks as required.

- Ability to work with people with physical and mental disabilities including those using profanity, derogatory language and the like.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position oversees the food preparation staff in dietary. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; labor management, scheduling, planning, assigning and directing work; receiving calls and finding replacements for absent staff; preparing performance evaluations; receiving and resolving employee complaints; monitoring and correcting job performance of employees; and disciplining employees up to and including discharge.

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

- Training and experience in dietary/food service operations

- Food Safe Certification Required

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and computer programs.

Other Special Requirements:

• Tolerate potential exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
• Ability to travel as needed or assigned.