Job Summary: The purpose of this safety sensitive position is to manage and oversee all aspects of the kitchen operations. You must be able to provide a key role in support and ability to help elevate our culinary team as this position reports to Director of Operations.

This is a full time benefited position and will be posted until filled

Salary range: 53K to 60K

Employee must perform the following essential duties.

• Responsible for food presentation, quality, and creativity.
• Must serve as an instrumental part in creating menus, banquet event orders, weekly food orders, etc.
• Will work with Conference Planners to development conference menus and pricing.
• Will select and develop recipes and ensure staff’s cooking training and quality.
• Manage daily activities of kitchen staff (hiring, training, evaluations, disciplinary actions, scheduling, etc.)
• Maintain monthly kitchen inventory and associated food costs.
• Exemplify high customer service standards and promote quality interactions with guests.
• Ensure kitchen is fully compliant with safety, health and sanitation standards of OSHA, and Arkansas Department of Health.
• Ensure high quality food preparation and service.
• Monitor condition of all food service equipment and report maintenance problems.
• Plan and prepare meals while assisting culinary staff with food presentation.
• Responsible for assisting in creating new menu items and training culinary staff.
• Must be willing to interact with our guest in the dining room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employee must demonstrate the following competency or position requirements.

• Ability to manage and train a culinary team.
• Must attend various meetings and trainings associated with Winthrop Rockefeller Institute.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in a fast-moving environment.
• Must be budget minded.
• Closely follow safety guidelines to ensure high degree of safety for self and others.
• SERV safe certified or be willing to obtain certification with two months of employment through the Institute.
• Manage, direct, supervise all kitchen activities and staff.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude while under pressure in all situations.
• Positive team-minded attitude
• Must demonstrate a good work ethic.
• Reliable transportation

Employee must safely and properly perform the following physical tasks:

• Stand for extended periods of time (approx.8 to 10 hours)
• Lifting, standing, sitting, sounds, chemicals, hazards, etc.
• Must be able to lift approx. 50-80 lbs. daily.

Employee must safely properly tolerate the following environmental factors:

• Noises associated with responsibilities.
• Smells and odors related to job duties.

Quality Standards: The Institute expects safety, integrity, professionalism, and high-quality work from all employees.

Preferred/Required Education: High School Diploma and a degree in culinary arts or relevant work experience with at least 10+ years’ experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment that involved creative cooking, menu designing, food presentation, training, and leadership skills.

Required Experience: 10+ years.

Work Schedule: Varies with some weekends

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