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Job Description Overview Opportunity: Executive Chef Manage the kitchen operations in accordance with established guest service, food quality and sustainability standards. Your Growth Path Director of Food & Beverage – Regional Director of Food & Beverage Your Focus • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values., • Establish priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute., • Review daily menu specials, banquet event orders and inventory food items for daily use., • Requisition day’s supplies and ensure they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with purchasing and storeroom personnel., • Ensure quality of products received., • Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, and health/safety and sanitation follow-up., • Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction., • Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies., • Assist catering department with developing special menus for functions; meet with clients as requested., • Review sales and food cost daily and ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently., • Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs., • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program., • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards., • Perform other duties as requested by management. Your Background and Skills • Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts and/or one to two years’ experience as an Executive Chef., • Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and design. Work Environment and Context • Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends., • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Job Description Wolfoods operates summer camp kitchens across the country between May - September. We are looking for and experienced, motivated, and capable KITCHEN MANAGERS / HEAD CHEFS (Lead Staff). This is a HANDS-ON & demanding position!! All lead staff will live on site at the job location - Room, Board, & Travel Expense Assistance are provided. The position requires the ability to flawlessly execute the Wolfoods Camp Food Service Program. You must possess knowledge of food allergens and the ability to create dishes for people with a multitude of dietary restrictions and combination of restrictions. It will require planning, recipe execution, and strict sanitation practices to avoid cross contamination and cross-contact. You must be able to facilitate the duties and responsibilities of creating, implementing, and maintaining the Service & Culinary needs of the assigned camp. You must be able to maintain clean and comfortable surroundings, in a fast-paced environment, while ensuring correct service timing, food quantity, and food quality are accurately provided for all meal periods and special requests. This position requires the ability to communicate with children, exchange students, front and back of house staff, directors, managers, counselors, leaders, specialists, and diners professionally and effectively. A keen sense of urgency is a must for this position, and you must be able to answer all Service & Culinary related questions, in accordance with Wolfoods Standards of Service Guidelines. The lead staff will manage all aspects of the food service operation to deliver high levels of camp diner satisfaction, compliance with camp standards, controlling the budget, and training staff on service standards. The position will be the primary contact liaison between the camp and the kitchen and will therefore attend all relevant meetings and events, manage payroll, control the flow of special requests, and avail themselves to any concern as expressed by camp leadership. This job requires initiative, leadership, hands-on self-reliance, and judgment. Duties & Responsibilities: • Performs all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner, • Develop effective schedules for the staff based on levels of business and budgetary guidelines, • Schedule and coordinate all side work for personnel, • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the Dining Hall according to established standards of sanitation, • Maintain appearance and uniform standards, • Has a presence on the floor during meal periods to observe, monitor, and follow up on all areas of the dining hall operation, • Work with the chef on duty in maintaining high standards of food presentation and sanitation, • Train and develop all FOH dining personnel, • Provide ongoing feedback to all service personnel concerning standards and performance, • Communicates with the Head Chef and Camp Directors daily concerning all aspects of the dining hall operation, • Frequently interact with diners for general feedback, • Ensures the dining hall is open and prepared 15 minutes prior to service, • Implements a check list system to facilitate the dining hall throughout the day., • Follows Wolfoods initiatives for environmental practices to minimize wasted energy and resources, • Is knowledgeable of all menus and specifications, • Maintain constant follow up with dining hall standards, • Follow company standards for safety practices to minimize risk to self and others, • Responsible for daily reporting, • Effectively communicates with subordinates, co-workers, and supervisors, • Able to motivate and foster a positive work environment, • Attend related in-service training and staff meetings, • Understand Food Safety as it pertains to special diet food preparations and cooking for individuals with allergies, • Professionally Interacts with Campers, Staff, & Parents, • Control Inventory, • Place Orders, • Project Management, • Communication, • Upholds Wolfoods Standards of Service, & Quality, • Maintain Health Department Sanitation Standards, • Manage Staff, • Client Relations, • Follow the comprehensive Wolfoods Camp Food Training Program, • Uses weights and measures to properly execute recipes, • Prepares all menu items and special request events, • Follows standardized recipes, • Ensures that production is accurate in timing, quantity, quality, and plating, • Actively lead in planning, scheduling, directing, and training, • Understand the importance in cross utilization, • Understand the importance of utilizing excess production, • Estimate production needs, establishes par levels, orders adequate supplies, and maintains inventory, • Places accurate food orders ahead of time, • Ensure kitchen and equipment are maintained to health standards, • Teach and enforce safety regulations, • Specialized Food Preparation for events, • Assists in developing and tasting recipes, • Assists in planning menu, • Recommend equipment purchases, • May act as a Front of House supervisor when necessary Qualifications & Experience: • 4+ years Commercial Kitchen Experience, • Minimum three professional references required with application submission, • Proficient in relevant skills relating to specific role, • Ability to Self-Motivate, • Able to both lead a team & take direction, • Must live on-site in a rural setting with the possibility of shared living spaces, • Ability to work under pressure in environments that are above/below average temperatures, • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds, • Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time, • Must possess a ServSafe Allergens Certifications before start of camp (Company Sponsored), • Minimum 6-day 70-hour work week, • Must be bale to cook from scratch, • Institutional and batch cooking experience - Highly Desired Ideal candidates are: • Looking for seasonal, summer opportunities, • Enjoy the challenge of a high-volume production kitchen and dining facility, • Embrace a teaching and learning culture, • Get excited about being a part of a team and community, • Are available to relocate for the summer season in a rustic living environment Employment Package Includes: • Competitive Pay, • Bonus System, • Room, • Board, • Transportation Expense Assistance WOLFoods breaks away from the standard approach towards "camp food" by eliminating the standard Freezer to Table fare and improving it with Home Style Scratch Cooking. Partnering with Camps committed to offering campers healthy, fresh, and delicious foods, WOLFoods is changing the perception of camp food into something more of suitably called Camp Cuisine. Summer Camp Kitchens and Dining Halls are a great opportunity to educate campers on the importance of Balanced Diets and Green Initiatives. A diverse menu offering allows campers to not only enjoy their favorites, but to experience culture through exploring cuisine. Each meal offers something freshly baked on site by one of our professional bakers in the camp Bakery. Campers can enjoy perfectly executed entrees or they may enjoy an offering from the Morning Fruit and Yogurt Bar at breakfast and during lunch and dinner, the Salad Bars. No camper is left without personalized care. Any camper requiring Special Diets is attended to with the importance by one of our trained chefs. Wolfoods is practiced and prepared to cook for an array of diets ranging from Kosher to Nut Free, or Gluten Free to Vegan. The above information is general in nature and level of work expected; it is not intended to be interpreted as an inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualification required of employees assigned to this role. Wolfoods Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description ADVOC8 is looking for PROMOTIONAL SPECIALISTS in TAMPA, FL. Our team is partnering with a global tech client to engage consumers with hands-on demonstrations of drone delivery services within their community. We will participate in community engagements with local retailers, food delivery service providers and local events, offering residents the opportunity to ask questions and learn about how goods are moved from place to place through autonomous drone delivery to their homes and places of work. Promotional Specialist Overview: The Promotional Specialists (PS) are the feet on the ground for this program. Reporting to the Market Manager (MM) you will educate the Tampa market on the functionality and opportunity to receive deliveries via drone delivery services. Through various partnerships with restaurants, retailers and convenience services, our programming will take place at various storefronts, farmers markets and other community-minded events in and around the city. We are looking for outgoing, engaging staff that enjoy conversing with their peers and neighbors. Whether you enjoy drones as a hobby, want to learn about something new and educate those around you or are looking for additional part time work this is an open casting call for all to apply! WHO WE ARE At ADVOC8, we create experiences that build trust, shift minds and win hearts. Our special sauce? Chemistry, collaboration and an endless supply of curiosity. We're a team of strategic thinkers, creative problem-solvers, thoughtful storytellers and logistical magicians expertly bringing ideas to life from strategy and creative through to production and execution. We work with brands, nonprofits and associations to create experiences that make an impact. And we do this all in a flexible 'work from anywhere' environment where we celebrate differences and encourage each of our 'advocates' to bring their unique perspectives to the table each and every day. RESPONSIBILITIES • Arrive on time for set up (1/2 hour before event start time) and ensure your set up is accurate to your training and engaging/accessible for consumers to see the drone on display, • Check in with your MM prior to leaving for your event and upon check in as outlined in training, • Facilitate consumer questionnaires about their experience and preferences of drone delivery services, • Engage consumers in a friendly and energetic way, • Manage the distribution of branded POS materials as outlined in your training, • During breakdown ensure all program materials and the drone are properly packed away for transport and return to MM or warehouse, • Submit any expense receipts as outlined by your MM and your payroll to the recap site, • Review all recaps for accuracy and completion and complete your post event recap and photo upload, • Exceptional organizational and communication skills, • Ability to multitask and engage consumers as individuals and within a group, • Self Starter/Entrepreneurial in nature, able to create your own opportunity within an event for an overall success, • Able to receive and process detailed information and rehearse scripting points related to the program's consumer communication points, • Willing to take direction on site as outlined by MM or program management staff, • Ability to arrive on time, communicate with MM as outlined in training and be event ready on arrival, • Flexibility of schedule - typical working days may involve weekends and holidays with off days during the week, • Local travel is required for this program, • 3-5 years of promotional staffing and/or event production experience, • Must have access to internet and a smart phone or computer to submit event recap and photos, • Minimum 18 years of age and legally able to work in the US, • The position involves moving items up to 15 lbs in weight (specifically helping to set up a 10x10 tent), either independently or with assistance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and assistive tools to support team members in performing these duties Rate: This is a contract position. The contract rate will be assigned based on the type of event staffed and executed, approved payroll will to be paid bi-weekly. If you are interested in joining our team, your resume should include your current city of residence as this program is based in and around Tampa FL. For this role we unfortunately cannot sponsor relocation. At ADVOC8, building an inclusive team that celebrates our differences is integral to our success. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply even if they don't meet all qualifications. ADVOC8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to achieving a diverse workforce, and prohibits discrimination and harassment: ADVOC8 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ADVOC8 are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, neurodivergence, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. ADVOC8 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.