Executive Chef - Kitchen

The Peacock Inn, is seeking an experienced and team-oriented candidate for the Executive Chef position. This is a Full-Time position. Candidate must be willing to work weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities:  

• Responsible for the preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including pantry items, salads, soups, sauces, and with pre-preparation of ingredients for entrees. 
• In charge of training and managing kitchen personnel as well supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities. 
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food. 
• Select and develop recipes. • Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality. 
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards. 
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures. 
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques. 
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines. 
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen. 
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene. 
• Comply with department’s dress code. 
• Ensure safety regulations, reports injuries and prevent unsafe conditions and work practices. 
• Ensure as well proper use of equipment operation/maintenance. 
• Directly supervises kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases. 
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.  
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the General Manager.  

Physical Demands:Physical, Mental and Workplace Environment Conditions

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus

Requirements:

• Must have at least 5+ years of experience.
• Serv Safe Certified is a must.
• Possess extensive understanding a professional kitchen use.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of kitchen staff effectively.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced high volume environment.
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and time management skills.
• Requires moderate physical efforts: standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weights up to 50 pounds.
• Working conditions involve, noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the work load and staffing.

Working Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Kitchen environment

• Working conditions involve, noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.

• The noise level in this office is usually moderate to high

We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedule 
• Limited Medical Insurance
• Great Discount Program
• And more!!!

Visit us at https://www.genesis-hospitality.com/

Genesis Hospitality is part of Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.