Description

Position Summary: Establishes and maintains a smooth functioning food production department in compliance with Standard Operation Procedures. Ensures a high level of sanitation and safety in all food areas. Strives for service of high quality food and achievement of budgeted goals.

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

1. Maintain quality food product and presentation according to company standards i.e., use records and recipe cards.
2. Supervises all food preparation for the outlets and banquets.
3. Maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage standards, conduct food cost control inventories.
4. Calculate accurate, theoretical and weighted food costs.
5. Coordinate food costs for accounting.
6. Estimate production needs on a daily and weekly basis.
7. Maintain high sanitation standards for food handling and equipment maintenance.
8. Conduct monthly sanitation and safety inspections.
9. Assist in development of annual operations budget.
10. Develop menu selection and format with Director of Operations.
11. Coordinate with engineering to ensure preventative maintenance programs are in effect.
12. Coordinate with catering and banquet department to review Banquet Event Orders.
13. Hire and train qualified team members.
14. Counsel, coach, train and discipline team members.
15. Adhere to hotel grooming standards.
16. Perform any additional tasks requested by management.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary school or high school diploma or GED plus 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the above skills, knowledge and ability.
Certification: Serve Safe Certificate
Experience: Two (2) years previous culinary experience.
Skills and abilities: Knowledge of knife skills, sanitation and cooking methods. Knowledge of sanitation codes concerning food storage and cross contamination. Knowledge of proper cooking methods.
Hours required: Scheduled days and time vary based on hotel needs. May be required to work weekends.

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability

Drug Free Workplace

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