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Insight

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $32.00 - $38.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job Description

Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago is a full-service community hospital located in the Bronzeville area of Chicago, dedicated to providing quality healthcare and achieving health equity. The hospital focuses on working closely with the local community to build a comprehensive plan to increase and tailor its services to meet the unique needs of its residents. Insight Hospital is recognized for its commitment to delivering compassionate, expert, and impactful care to every patient they serve. It prides itself on fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and kindness among its staff, patients, volunteers, and medical professionals. The hospital is widely regarded... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Completion of professional certification, diploma, or degree in culinary arts/science
  • Completion of CFPM certification
  • Proven experience as head chef
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local food handling regulations
  • Ability to develop unique recipes for health and religious dietary restrictions
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff
  • Willingness to perform administrative and operational kitchen duties
  • Adherence to health and safety standards
  • COVID-19 vaccination required subject to accommodations for medical or religious beliefs

Job Qualifications

  • Completion of professional certification, diploma, or degree in culinary arts/science
  • Completion of CFPM certification
  • Proven experience as head chef
  • Advanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings, and cooking best practices
  • Ability to develop unique recipes to meet restrictions including those based on health and religious beliefs
  • In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local food handling regulations
  • Comfortable training, directing, and supervising kitchen staff
  • Exceptional leadership skills including motivation and goal-setting
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Time management and organization

Job Duties

  • Develop unique and cuisine appropriate menus
  • Collaborate with administration to set item prices
  • Work with dietician to create meals based on therapeutic diets
  • Stay current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
  • Maintain kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet company standards and health code regulations
  • Ensure quality of food items and service, including presentation
  • Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
  • Monitor inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
  • Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff
  • Assist and direct kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery
  • Prepare meals and complete prep support as needed
  • Arrange equipment purchases and repairs
  • Rectify arising problems and complaints
  • Perform administrative duties
  • Keep time and payroll records
  • Step into various roles as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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