Williamsburg, Virginia

For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love.

Overview

The Executive Chef possesses a passion for great food, providing culinary expertise and leadership to the team. They are responsible for the oversight of the culinary team and control a wide range of Food Service activities so as to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Food & Nutrition Services department while delivering a safe and exceptional dining experience to the patient / residents and guests.

Able to lead and engage a diverse team, providing the necessary training required for them to execute specific position requirements while assisting them to work toward their full potential.

May provide oversight of Department activities in the absence of the Director.

What you will do

Demonstrates performance with all aspects of human resource management of all food production and sanitation team including the hiring process (interviewing, orienting, and training) and performance management process (coaching, counseling, discipline and appraisals).

Provides focus to the on-boarding initiative by seeking out opportunities to engage new employees so as to reduce turnover.

Demonstrates commitment to customer service by empowering the team to reach meal / production accuracy and service excellence.

Responsible for providing culinary excellence, ensuring optimum food quality / presentation (from pre-preparation to plate presentation) with all patient / resident, guest, and team meal service and catering events.

In collaboration with System and Department Food & Nutrition Service management team, develops, tests and standardizes menus that meet nutritional requirements and provides patients / residents, guests and team an exceptional dining experience.

Ensures compliance with all regulatory and food sanitation and safety regulations as well as compliance with all and Riverside Health System and Food & Nutrition Service policies and procedures.

Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe, efficient and supportive environment for patients / residents and team members.

Identifies and acts to resolve variances or suspected noncompliance to management.

Develops schedules and workflow processes / assignments to ensure efficiency in kitchen operations as well as to ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet Department and Facility goals / budgets.

Assist in monitoring departmental productivity to meet the needs of the department (i.e. schedule / flexing of staff, meal counts, OT, vacations).

• Demonstrates the ability to manage departmental purchasing, receiving, and inventory management. Ensures GPO contract adherence and works in combination with the Food & Nutrition Services system team and facility Director to evaluate and select appropriate vendor items and partnerships.
• Senior Dining - Frequently rounds and meets regularly with residents to discuss concerns, dietary needs, and preferences, and in conjunction with the Activities Department plans special events (where applicable).

Develops and maintains working relationships with the healthcare team toward the goal of meeting and exceeding the resident experience.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Dietetics / Culinary Arts / Hotel / Restaurant Management or Food Services management (Required)
• Program Graduate, Certificate of completion from an accredited culinary trade school (2-4 year program) or ACFEI apprenticeship program (certificate 4-5 year program) (Preferred)

Experience

• 5-6 years Progressive and strong culinary and food management experience (Required)
• 7-10 years Food production management in country club, hotel, catering, or Continuing Care Resident Community (experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s Degree) (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Food Handlers Card (FH) - State Food Safety (Required)
• Servesafe Certification - National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation within 90 Days(Required)
• ServSafe Allergen within 180 Days (Required)

As a Riverside Health System team member, our benefits have you covered :

Health & Wellness :

• Medical Plan Options
• Vision and Dental plans (including orthodontic care)
• Onsite pharmacy and delivery options
• Riverside Health System services discount
• Flexible spending and savings accounts
• Healthy lifestyle incentives

Peace of Mind :

• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Whole Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Financial Support :

• CEUs (MedBridge Education)
• 403(b) Savings Plan (Immediate Matching)
• Specialty Certification Financial Assistance
• Company Wide Bonus Program
• Employee Help Fund

Work-Life Balance :

• Paid Time Off (full- and part-time team members)
• Extended illness bank
• Care.com membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Area retail discounts
• Community involvement opportunities

Job Summary :

Responsible for engaging, entertaining, interacting and providing a unique dining experience to guests. Primarily works in front of the restaurant while cooking and preparing hot meals on hibachi tables directly in front of guests.

Ensures correct food portions are being cooked and maintain the kitchen areas and hibachi tables clean and sanitized. Prepares and sets up food for cooking and side orders.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 1-year experience in cooking strongly required.
• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor during stressful and / or busy times.
• Ability to entertain and perform in front of guests is strongly desired.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and recognize the importance of each team member's role in the guest dining experience.
• Ability to prepare food for consumption with background knowledge of proper techniques and equipment to be used.
• Knowledge of industry standards on food storage and handling techniques is highly desirable.
• Exercise sound judgment and possess good problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry required.
• Where applicable, holds a state and / or local food handlers card.
• Must be 18 years of age or older or in accordance of state law.
• High School diploma or GED preferred. Equivalent combination of education / experience will be considered.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work different shifts, including holidays, nights and weekends. Must be able to work overtime as required.

Here are some of the sizzling benefits of working for us :

Training : At Benihana your chef career will include more than crafting incredible meals. You'll learn how to deliver an experience.

We offer a 5-week paid training course.

• Fun working environment : You will work in a caring environment where you are highly valued and will have the opportunity to continue to develop and grow.
• Free shift meals : We believe in coming together as a family and want you to be able to enjoy a great meal. We provide all of our employees a free shift meal, every day.
• C ompetitive Pay : Along with a competitive paycheck, you will have an opportunity to be well rewarded. This position is eligible for tips!

We are looking for additional experienced Sushi Chefs to join our culinary team. Moreover, we are looking for a salary or hourly person depending on experience to assist in running the sushi portion of our restaurant.

Relocating is welcome, the position is located in Pittsburgh PA. If you have sushi experience send us your resume and let's see if we're a fit.

Get ready for a dining experience like no other here in the Steel City. Izakaya style dining is a Japanese fusion of a Gastro Pub and a Tapas Bar.

Social House features Japanese, Korean & Thai cuisine meant for sharing (or not!), craft cocktails & brews, and late night party vibes for celebrating.

Jamisons in Dormont, PA located at 3113 West Liberty Ave. is looking to fill our Full Time Chef Position.We are looking to find a self-driven, motivated, and engaging person to become part of our 13 person strong team.

We offer :

• Competitive wages
• Free meal during shift
• Eligibility for Medical, Dental and Vison plans after 60 days

Currently our kitchen is open Monday -Wednesday 4pm-10pm, Thursday- Saturday 4pm-11pm

We are looking to staff our kitchen so that we can get back to our pre-covid hours of Monday -Wednesday 4pm-11pm, Thursday- Friday, 4pm-12am Saturday 12pm-12am and Sunday 12pm-9pm.

Responsibilities

• Prepping
• Cooking
• Cleaning

Qualifications

• Have kitchen experience.
• Willing to learn more responsibilities for pay raise.

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.

Are you passionate about cooking and nutrition? Do you enjoy working with

children and families?

Common Threads is seeking a dynamic teacher-who-can-cook or cook-who-can-teach

to work as a part-time Chef Instructor in the Pittsburgh, PA area. A Common Threads

Chef Instructor is the face of the organization, teaching hands-on cooking classes and

nutrition education to K-8th grade students, parents, and teachers in school kitchens

and community spaces and establishing relationships with schools, students, families,

and volunteers. Chef Instructors will teach in both virtual and in-person settings.

All lessons emphasize using fresh, quality ingredients and adopting healthy cooking and

eating habits. Each week features the cuisine of a different country or world region

and / or a nutrition lesson, with recipes and tastings of typical foods from different

cultures.

This is a part-time variable hour position that generally works 5-10 hours a week when

classes are in session. Some nights and / or weekends may be required.

Responsibilities :

Work with students in Kindergarten-8th grades and their parents, and manage a

classroom of up to 25 participants and four volunteers

Teach kids and parents cooking skills and nutrition; give students the tools to

make healthy choices

Communicate with school and partner organization staff and administration as

well as with Common Threads staff

Instructors will be trained on the curriculum, policies and procedures, and

administrative responsibilities

Instructors are required to follow the approved course curriculum, complete all

grocery shopping and submit required documentation

Administer pre-and post-surveys to students and families and manage paperwork

as needed

The above statements are intended to describe the essential job functions of this role

and are not an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel occupying this

position.

Qualifications :

Basic knowledge of nutrition

Culinary school and / or food industry experience required

Experience teaching or working with children is strongly preferred

Reliable and dependable able to commit to programs, arrive on time, and

proactively communicate any needs or issues

Ability to be flexible with scheduling and possess a go-with-the-flow attitude

Must hold current food service sanitation certifications

Must have access to a car and a valid driver’s license

Instructors may be asked to teach virtual classes via Zoom and should be

comfortable teaching in a virtual setting and must possess adequate technology

for teaching a class, including high-speed Internet, a laptop / computer / digital

tablet, camera, headphones / mic, etc.

Experience working with culturally diverse audiences

Experience and / or high comfort level working virtually with internal and external

team members

A commitment to the mission and values of Common Threads

Compensation & Benefits :

Compensation rates

Teaching classes range from $75 to $150 per lesson

For administrative duties (i.e., training, attending meetings,

documentation) is $20 / per hour

This position is grant-funded.

Chef Instructors are employees of Common Threads who are eligible for paid

sick time, professional development opportunities, and access to resources

within our Employee Assistance Program.

Additional information :

Availability : This position begins in February 2022

Common Threads job applicants are subject to a background check before

employment

This is a part-time position with varied daily / weekly hours as needed. Some

The candidate should reside in the Pittsburgh area

Position reports to the PGH Senior Program Manager

About Common Threads :

Common Threads is a nonprofit that teaches children and families cooking and nutrition

education to encourage health and wellness. We are national in scope, with strong roots

in each of our 11 major program locations, reaching 30,000 children, parents, and

teachers in 2020-2021. We equip under-resourced communities with information to

make affordable, nutritious, and appealing food choices wherever they live, work, learn,

and play. We know that food is rooted in culture and tradition, so we promote diversity in

our lessons and recipes. We believe that adequate and healthy food contributes to

wellbeing. For more information, visit our website or Common Threads’ social media

accounts (@CommonThreadsOrg on Instagram and @CommonThreadsUS on

Twitter).

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand;

walk; sit; use hands / fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands

and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or

smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision

abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Common Threads’ EEO Statement :

Common Threads provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees

and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national

origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Common

Threads complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in

employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to

all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,

promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and

training.

Common Threads expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on

race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national

origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with

the ability of Common Threads’ employees to perform their job duties may result in

discipline up to and including discharge.

How to apply :

If you think you meet most of these qualifications, we’d like to meet you! Submit your

application at www.commonthreads.org / careers. No phone calls, please. Serious

applicants only, incomplete applications will not be considered. No third-party firms