Goodwin Recruiting
Unit Chef
Excelsior, Minnesota
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Are you looking to take your career to the next level with a growing MN brand?!! We are looking for talented, high-energy leaders to join our team!! Apply now!!!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Chef is responsible for planning/preparing meals and managing/directing the kitchen staff including sous chefs, prep and line cooks, and dishwashers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Making periodic and regular inspections of units to observe the quality of food preparation and service, food appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance
- Coordinating all training activities for kitchen, bakery, butcher shop, and other production and service employees to include the identification and analysis of training needs and the design and implementation of programs to address these deficiencies
- Developing recipes and portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, product specifications, ease of preparation, and established procedures and budgetary constraints
- Participating in other menu planning activities including the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing, and menu development
- Assisting operation managers as requested in areas such as plate presentation, special function menu planning, and the design of new service areas
- Preparing operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and making appropriate recommendations
- Performing other work-related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Bachelor's degree with a major concentration in food preparation, management, nutrition, or a related field
- 3+ years as an Executive Chef in an upscale-casual environment
- 4+ years of progressive experience in high-volume food production or catering
- Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience considered
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment
Benefits
- Medical- 80% covered by the employer
- Vision/Dental- 100% covered by the employer
- 401k w/match
- HSA
- Strong bonus potential
- PTO
- Great culture
- Strong upward mobility
At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 130787
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