Chartwells K12 Hiring For Director of Culinary / Executive Chef – Cranbrook Schools -Bloomfield Hills, MI at Bloomfield Hills, MI Full Time

Working as the Director of Culinary for our exclusive boarding school located in Bloomfield Hills, MI, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations for recipe writing, executing high-end culinary catering department, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. Successful candidate will oversee High-end catering operation, 2 cafes, and 5 school buildings.

Will manage a strong team of 10 salaried managers. Must have strong culinary background, good computer skills, and a desire to grow. Must be a great visionary with knowledge of newest food trends.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional!

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Develops and follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.

Ensures exceptional quality in preparation and presentation

• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.

Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned

• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate
• Designs menus in partnership with catering chef for many exclusive events
• Plans and executes special residential activities to enhance programs and engagement from students.
• Engages team for input on menus and adjusts as needed
• Manages menu and nutrition system and website
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and early evening.