Executive Chef - Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute

Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $73,700.00 - $101,500.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Paid holidays

Job Description

The Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute (WCHI) is a renowned leader in culinary arts education, providing top-tier training and resources to aspiring chefs and hospitality professionals. Located within the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) at Kennedy-King College, WCHI offers comprehensive programs that include both certificates and degrees in Culinary Arts, Baking, and Pastry Arts. As part of CCC's College to Careers initiative, WCHI partners with leading establishments in the culinary and hospitality industries, including restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and catering companies. This collaboration ensures students gain the most relevant skills, practical knowledge, and hands-on experience essential for launching successful careers... Show More

Job Requirements

Associates degree in Culinary Arts
5-10 years of relevant experience
ability to obtain State of Illinois Food Handler's Certificate
certificate of completion from an approved culinary institute
knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques
knowledge of ordering and inventory control
ability to follow and enforce safety procedures
ability to plan menus
ability to supervise and train employees
ability to coordinate quality assurance programs
ability to develop and test recipes or techniques
knowledge of ala carte and function set-up procedures
cooking skills
ability to plan schedules and assign duties
excellent oral communication skills

Job Qualifications

Associates degree in Culinary Arts with 5-10 years experience directly related to duties
ability to obtain State of Illinois Food Handler's Certificate where applicable
certificate of completion from an approved culinary institute
knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques
knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
ability to plan a variety of menus
ability to supervise and train employees including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work
ability to coordinate quality assurance programs
ability to develop and test recipes and/or techniques for food preparation and presentation
knowledge of ala carte and function set-up procedures
skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods
ability to plan work schedules and assign duties
excellent oral communication skills

Job Duties

Recommends new staff for hire and trains and supervises the work of food and pastry production staff
plans menus for public restaurant and catering functions considering customer base, popularity of various dishes, holidays, costs, and other factors
schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks, dishwashers, and other kitchen employees to ensure economical and technically correct food preparation
instructs WCHI students in kitchen aspects of the restaurant business and food preparation
conducts regular physical inventories of restaurant food supplies and projects needs, orders all food and supplies
ensures high standards of sanitation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen and becomes certified in NRA's Serv Safe program
establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft
safeguards employees by implementing training on safety, sanitation, and accident prevention
develops and tests recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and minimize costs
prepares budget data, projects annual food and labor costs, monitors financial results and takes corrective action
consults with catering staff about food production for special events
cooks or supervises cooking of skillful food items
evaluates food products to ensure quality standards
performs marketing and public relations duties
performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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