Chef- (Full-Time) Verona, PA

DescriptionSeneca Manor , located near Penn Hills in Verona, PA, is a senior living facility with residences for independent retirement living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. Seneca Manor is looking for a Chef to join their team!The hours for this role are 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and occasionally 6:30 am. to 2 p.m.Make a true impact at our senior living facilities, where you’ll have the confidence that your care is clinically backed by a best-in-class health care system and the rewarding knowledge that you are changing lives every day.Responsibilities:Coordinate all catering, retail and patient service kitchen food production activities including, but not limited to: determining quantities to be prepared; appropriate food production methods and recipe adherence; appropriate portioning, plate assembly, and merchandising; distribution of products to all points of service; food protection and storage techniques; inspection of purchased raw materials/supplies; completion and accounting of food production records.

Perform quality accountability procedures both on an ongoing individual basis and in coordination with patient and non-patient managers/supervisors.

Monitor performance of catering kitchen equipment, notify Food Service Management of malfunctions, and initiate corrective action.

Emphasize the importance of excellence in service to guests and staff.

Assist with supervision of sanitary maintenance of the kitchen, performs daily cleaning tasks.

Assist with human resource functions under the direction of Food Service Management.

Instruct and assist all kitchen food production staff in preparing products.

Evaluate smell, taste, texture, temperature, appearance, and recipe adherence of food produced.

Ensure adherence to standards in all phases of operation including retail, patient service, and catering.

QualificationsHS diploma/GED required Formal culinary training with cert./degree preferred 2 years quantity food prep. experience requiredLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Servsafe Certified

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