Company Description

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare is growing, and we need your culinary expertise along with the leadership you possess! Come be part of an exciting team at Forefront Healthcare and elevate the experience for those you serve! We have an opportunity for an Executive Chef in Tacoma, WA

WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS! PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!
Check out our website: https://forefronthealthcare.com/

You will be part of an amazing community where your culinary and management skills will be valued! Most of all, you will be valued!

Job description

We are looking for a self-motivated Executive Chef who brings a depth of culinary with experience in healthcare. As the Executive Chef, you will get to be involved with our patients who will be waiting to try your next dish!

The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

Having a positive attitude and motivating a dynamic staff of managers you will work side-by-side with each day is a must! Overall, you will bring charisma to the culinary team here in our senior community.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct the culinary team and management staff.
• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drink menus
• Work together with our dietitians on menus and offerings for our residents
• Produce high-quality plates both design
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Lead and develop team and understand how to manage conflict with resolution
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish a working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with the industry’s best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• BS degree in culinary science or a related certificate would be a plus

• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Qualifications

• Culinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)
• Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)
• Kitchen management 3 years
• Mealsuite Knowledge or willing to learn
• Hands on Leadership 
• Menu Formation for the Dining Room
• The ability to bring new ideas to the table.
• Financial Acumen
• Good Critical Thinking
• Empowers the team and leads them in harmony 
• One weekend day per week involved. 

Additional Information

Salary: 80k-85k year

AAP/EEO Statement:

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.