Executive Chef

For over 125 years, Calvary Hospital and Calvary @Home located in the Bronx, New York has been dedicated to the palliative care of advanced cancer and other terminally ill patients and their families. Through a caring, compassionate philosophy of non-abandonment, the hospital provides a full spectrum of palliative services, including emotional, spiritual, and physical care. The hospital receives patients from referring institutions throughout New York City and the entire tristate area. When you come to Calvary Hospital, you're not just getting a job, you're joining a family.

Benefits/Perks:

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days.
• Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service)
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check.
• Free On-Site Parking

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar position
• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities of food needed, requisitioning food and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Advanced knowledge of sanitary procedures involving the handling of food and equipment and proper cooking temperatures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Collaborates effectively and has strong interpersonal skills.
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs including Microsoft office, Excel, and ADP.
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Exhibits an ability and attitude relative to the spirit of caring and tradition at Calvary Hospital as required by specific job duties and functions.

Education:

• BS degree in Culinary Science, preferred.
• Associates degree in Culinary Science, required.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Chef is responsible for training and management of kitchen staff; assists with recruitment and hiring. Develops menus, recipes, and coordinates cooks? tasks. Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation. Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Assists with determining staffing levels to help meet service and operational objectives. performs administrative tasks including scheduling, ordering, forecasting and utilization of food products. Sets and implements kitchen policies and procedures. Ensures all safety requirements are followed. Works well in a fast-paced kitchen. Motivates as well as manages kitchen staff. Is responsible to prepare/direct the preparation of meals following standardized recipes, portioning and preparation standards. Floats into all shifts.

Job Type:

• Full-Time

Salary:

• $110,000 - $120,000 annually

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all new hires prior to beginning employment at Calvary Hospital.

Qualification

Associate Degree