Executive Chef

Presbyterian Homes & Services Folkestone is seeking an Executive Chef to join its Nutrition and Culinary Services team. The Executive Chef is responsible for creating high quality meals and dining experience for customers by preparing and serving attractive, nutritious and palatable meals consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices. 

 

 

SCHEDULE/HOURS: Full-Time, requires flexiabiliy to work early mornings, evenings, weekend, and holidays as needed to meet operational needs. Typical schedule averages 40-45 hours/per week, but may vary based on events, staffing, and resident needs. This position is over time pay elgiable.

 

REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Executive Chef reports to the Nutrition & Culinary Services Director. The Executive Chef directly supervises Cooks/Chef positions.

 

 

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

 

Folkestone
100 Promenade Avenue
Wayzata, MN 55391

 

Folkestone is a progressive "green" community featuring access to pedestrian walkways, shopping and dining, plazas and open space, public art and fountains - all walking distance from downtown Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka.

 

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
- Heated underground parking for all employees
- Discounted employee meals
- Free Fitness Center access
- Heated streets and sidewalks (no snow and ice in the winter!)
- Lots of dining choices nearby
- Brand new equipment

 

This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care, Enhanced Assisted Living, Care Center/Long Term Care

 

• Plan and direct meal preparation, production and service based on established menus, regulations, established policies, procedures and best practices.
• Ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards.
• Prepare and cook meals as needed.
• Participate in menu and recipe development and modification to meet quality standards.
• Regularly solicit customer feedback and incorporate solutions regarding the quality and satisfaction with meals served into meal and service planning.
• Manage resource allocations, including per meal costs and food waste and food recycling in order to achieve or exceed operational goals. Recommend or institute changes in techniques or procedures for more efficient operation.
• Provide adequate staffing model that meets customer needs and financial goals.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an Executive Chef position
• Proven leadership skills
• Graduate of a recognized culinary based college or university degree program
• Current MDH Food Manager Certification
• Must possess a high school or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of state and federal food-handling regulations (Serve Safe Certification). Must possess knowledge of food service operations.

• Must demonstrate the ability to work with Microsoft and web based business applications

• Must be willing to take both a written and practical culinary test
• Demonstrated compatibility PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $23.88 - $29.84 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends on many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

 

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

 

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults.

An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.

Our strong focus on our employees, means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.

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PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.