Chef Manager, Full-time (Healthcare)
27 days ago
Philadelphia
Job Description AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Chef Manager, Full-time The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. This role involves planning and developing menus, managing food production, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory and organizational guidelines. The Executive Chef provides leadership in the kitchen, directs daily workflow, and ensures that meals are prepared efficiently, consistently, and to the satisfaction of clients and guests. Key responsibilities include budgeting and cost control, inventory management, recipe development, and maintaining sanitation standards in accordance with health and safety regulations. The Executive Chef collaborates closely with management and frontline teams to support operational goals, create a positive work environment, and drive continuous improvement. This position requires strong culinary expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage a fast-paced and dynamic kitchen environment. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday. Duties & Responsibilities: • Plan, organize and direct the work of cooks and other team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food, • Assist in preparation of budget estimates and justifications for the food service program, • Plan and direct the ordering, receiving and accounting of all food products, supplies and equipment for food operation, • Evaluate existing operational methods and procedures of food service program for effectiveness and efficiency, initiating changes as necessary, • Interview, select, manage and develop hourly team members, • Oversee the food safety to ensure full compliance with federal, state and other regulatory agencies, • A formal culinary degree is preferred, • 3 or more years of food service chef/management experience, • Prior experience leading, motivating and developing teams, • Proven ability in meeting and maintaining budget goals, • A family culture and atmosphere, • Competitive compensation, • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members, • 401(k) with generous company match, • Paid vacations and holidays