Come join awinning team Harrah'sPhiladelphia Casino and Racetrack has been ranked in the Top 10Work Places by four years in a row and was the Number 1 Top Work Place in thePhiladelphia area for 2016 Our award winning team is on a mission to inspire grownups to playand we want you to come join the fun. With over 100,000 square feet of non-stopgaming action, the casino features over 2,400 slots machines, live racingoverlooking the Delaware River, 6 restaurants, and live entertainment Consistently demonstrates superior customer service skills to external and internal guests by displaying Spotlight on Service behaviors. Maintains upbeat, positive attitude, friendly and helpful demeanor, positive energy and enthusiasm from one interaction to the next. Utilizes smiles and frequent eye contact and friendly tone of voice to project warmth and friendliness. Anticipates needs of the guest and provides fast, flawless service. Executes all service programs to assure prioritization of service to very best guests. Checks for satisfaction and properly uses the Service Recovery process to resolve problems when they exist. Promotes Total Rewards programs and Total Rewards registration and membership. Provides a warm farewell and thanks guests for visiting. Promotes Caesars and always projects Caesars in a positive light to guests.Understands and responds to internal customers needs. Communicates in a friendly, respectful and understandable manner. Politely gives consistent, timely and accurate information and finds answer when unsure. Meets expected service delivery times as defined by departments service standards or as required by receiver of service or goods. Is a team player, cooperates with employees within the department as well as other departments. Speaks positively about the company, co-workers and customers. Possess knowledge of Cantonese-style cooking techniques and recipes. Cooks all food orders, including meat, fish, poultry, and related items in a quick, timely and accurate manner. Responsible for checking and ensuring an adequate supply of foods & seasonings at work station. Recognizes and corrects any product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards and specifications. Effectively coaches and assists other Cooks and Cook Intermediates in food product preparation Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity. Broil, saute, steam, fry, poach, grill and prepare any and all foods needed for the guests orders. Prepares desserts, entrees, soups, and other foods of medium complexity according to directions. Reads food orders from the kitchen printer, prepares it and serves the food in an attractive manner, consistent with the recipes and plating guides. Operates steamer, oven, slicer and other cooking equipment; and controls food production to include Flattop, Fryer, and proper cooking times and temperatures. Ensures cleanliness of food preparation areas, by wiping down workstation and utensils before and after each assignment. Follows safety rules and keeps work area clean & orderly. Maintains and rotates dated food stock. Breaks down workstations, cleans & restocks. Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment as required by the Delaware County Health Department. Opens food service outlets in a timely fashion as instructed. Must be able to work various shifts and hours to include holidays and weekends. Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies. Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent; Culinary Arts education preferred. Minimum of three years of restaurant cook experience required. Required to take and pass a Food Service Sanitation course within ninety (90) days of accepting the position.Literacy and fluency in Cantonese preferred Demonstrates Cantonese-style wok cooking and knowledge in Cantonese sauces, spices, and thickening agentsAbility to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and enduranceAbility to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a casino environmentAbility to recognize different cooking oils and their cooking temperaturesAbility to use knives, other hand-held instruments and other food preparation equipmentMust have a sense of urgency to serve customers properlyAbility to portion, prepare and present meat, poultry and fishAdditional skills required for Cantonese-style cookingAbility to perform all duties of Specialty Cook IntermediateMust be able to obtain and maintain PA Harness license. Physical / Mental Demands: Is able to work in smoke filled environment, and is able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and stack. Excellent oral and written communication skills.Must be fluent and literate in English. Must present a well-groomed appearance.Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when required.Must be able to listen and respond to visual and aural cues. Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, and air quality.DisclaimerThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments). Theperks are countless here at Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K FREE 24/7 Employee Cafeteria Free Parking for all employees Septa Public transportation drops riders off directly on property Employee Bonus Program Internal Promotion Opportunities Value in Diversity Excelling in Communication to ALL Employees Tuition Reimbursement program Stick with Harrah's, and you can go places. Just climb aboard the mostprogressive career building system in the industry and hold on as CaesarsEntertainment helps you get where you want to be. With programs such as tuitionreimbursement, Exploring Supervisory Opportunities, and the company-wideinternal job posting system, you'll have every opportunity to turn your job atHarrah's into something more. CaesarsEntertainment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteranstatus, or marital status.
Apr 14, 2024
Full time
Come join awinning team Harrah'sPhiladelphia Casino and Racetrack has been ranked in the Top 10Work Places by four years in a row and was the Number 1 Top Work Place in thePhiladelphia area for 2016 Our award winning team is on a mission to inspire grownups to playand we want you to come join the fun. With over 100,000 square feet of non-stopgaming action, the casino features over 2,400 slots machines, live racingoverlooking the Delaware River, 6 restaurants, and live entertainment Consistently demonstrates superior customer service skills to external and internal guests by displaying Spotlight on Service behaviors. Maintains upbeat, positive attitude, friendly and helpful demeanor, positive energy and enthusiasm from one interaction to the next. Utilizes smiles and frequent eye contact and friendly tone of voice to project warmth and friendliness. Anticipates needs of the guest and provides fast, flawless service. Executes all service programs to assure prioritization of service to very best guests. Checks for satisfaction and properly uses the Service Recovery process to resolve problems when they exist. Promotes Total Rewards programs and Total Rewards registration and membership. Provides a warm farewell and thanks guests for visiting. Promotes Caesars and always projects Caesars in a positive light to guests.Understands and responds to internal customers needs. Communicates in a friendly, respectful and understandable manner. Politely gives consistent, timely and accurate information and finds answer when unsure. Meets expected service delivery times as defined by departments service standards or as required by receiver of service or goods. Is a team player, cooperates with employees within the department as well as other departments. Speaks positively about the company, co-workers and customers. Possess knowledge of Cantonese-style cooking techniques and recipes. Cooks all food orders, including meat, fish, poultry, and related items in a quick, timely and accurate manner. Responsible for checking and ensuring an adequate supply of foods & seasonings at work station. Recognizes and corrects any product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards and specifications. Effectively coaches and assists other Cooks and Cook Intermediates in food product preparation Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value and integrity. Broil, saute, steam, fry, poach, grill and prepare any and all foods needed for the guests orders. Prepares desserts, entrees, soups, and other foods of medium complexity according to directions. Reads food orders from the kitchen printer, prepares it and serves the food in an attractive manner, consistent with the recipes and plating guides. Operates steamer, oven, slicer and other cooking equipment; and controls food production to include Flattop, Fryer, and proper cooking times and temperatures. Ensures cleanliness of food preparation areas, by wiping down workstation and utensils before and after each assignment. Follows safety rules and keeps work area clean & orderly. Maintains and rotates dated food stock. Breaks down workstations, cleans & restocks. Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment as required by the Delaware County Health Department. Opens food service outlets in a timely fashion as instructed. Must be able to work various shifts and hours to include holidays and weekends. Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies. Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent; Culinary Arts education preferred. Minimum of three years of restaurant cook experience required. Required to take and pass a Food Service Sanitation course within ninety (90) days of accepting the position.Literacy and fluency in Cantonese preferred Demonstrates Cantonese-style wok cooking and knowledge in Cantonese sauces, spices, and thickening agentsAbility to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and enduranceAbility to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a casino environmentAbility to recognize different cooking oils and their cooking temperaturesAbility to use knives, other hand-held instruments and other food preparation equipmentMust have a sense of urgency to serve customers properlyAbility to portion, prepare and present meat, poultry and fishAdditional skills required for Cantonese-style cookingAbility to perform all duties of Specialty Cook IntermediateMust be able to obtain and maintain PA Harness license. Physical / Mental Demands: Is able to work in smoke filled environment, and is able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and stack. Excellent oral and written communication skills.Must be fluent and literate in English. Must present a well-groomed appearance.Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when required.Must be able to listen and respond to visual and aural cues. Must be able to tolerate areas containing varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, and air quality.DisclaimerThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments). Theperks are countless here at Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K FREE 24/7 Employee Cafeteria Free Parking for all employees Septa Public transportation drops riders off directly on property Employee Bonus Program Internal Promotion Opportunities Value in Diversity Excelling in Communication to ALL Employees Tuition Reimbursement program Stick with Harrah's, and you can go places. Just climb aboard the mostprogressive career building system in the industry and hold on as CaesarsEntertainment helps you get where you want to be. With programs such as tuitionreimbursement, Exploring Supervisory Opportunities, and the company-wideinternal job posting system, you'll have every opportunity to turn your job atHarrah's into something more. CaesarsEntertainment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteranstatus, or marital status.
Eating is a necessity by cooking is an art We are looking for cooks to join our talented and creative culinary teams. This fantastic opportunity will allow you to learn from some of the best chefs in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area With multiple outlets between Harrah's and Horseshoe Council Bluffs, there will be no shortage of learning opportunities. From casual to fine dining, we have it all and it's waiting for you Full time with great benefits. The Three Sixty Steakhouse is open for dinner service Wednesday thru Sunday.Benefits:Caesars Entertainment is Blazing the Trail for our team members with an all new benefits program. Full-time team members are able to choose from five different medical coverage levels and four different carriers. We also have an on-site clinic for team members to take advantage of. Team members also have a variety of options with dental and vision plans, along with other voluntary benefits. All full-time team members are able to take advantage of enrolling in this benefits jackpot with their new career at Caesars Entertainment.We're investing in your future more than ever with enhanced tuition assistance and an all-new student loan debt repayment program. As a new Caesars' Team Member, you'll be eligible to begin reaping the rewards of many of these benefits, in just 6 months - with full access to all educational programs with just a year of continuous employment. Benefits include tuition assistance programs, student loan repayment, and dependent scholarship programs. We invite you to be part of the extraordinary and go All In on Education with us. Additional benefits include the option to enroll in 401k with a company match, free parking, and a wide variety of team member activities. Team members are also able to enjoy free meals in our team member dining room while on shift. This includes sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, cereal and a wide variety of beverages.Job Summary: Administers all aspects of food preparation ensuring kitchen is clean, well-stocked and problem-free. Efficient preparation of all food-related items for both batch and individual plated recipes with attention to maintaining appropriate food costs, volume, quality, and attractiveness. Ability to perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, saut , Asian and prep when needed. Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State of Iowa and the Company's sanitation requirements (ServSafe). Supports safety and accident prevention programs (non-slip footwear, knife handling, and proper lifting). Monitoring/implementation of garbage separation and disposal as per standards. Partners with Sous Chef to coordinate work flow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction. Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to the Company and encourages others to do the same. Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.Qualifications: Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for menu planning, soups, sauces, meat, poultry and seafood items for batch or individual recipes. Ability to cost out recipes. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills, must be fluent and literate in English. Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to lift up to 75 lbs., tolerate areas of high temperature in excess of 115 degrees and able to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and stack. Compliance with all regulatory, governmental, and safety requirements. Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment. Knowledge of and compliance with department, property and company policies and procedures. Maintain health department standards and regulations - inspection scores should be at or above standards.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Eating is a necessity by cooking is an art We are looking for cooks to join our talented and creative culinary teams. This fantastic opportunity will allow you to learn from some of the best chefs in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area With multiple outlets between Harrah's and Horseshoe Council Bluffs, there will be no shortage of learning opportunities. From casual to fine dining, we have it all and it's waiting for you Full time with great benefits. The Three Sixty Steakhouse is open for dinner service Wednesday thru Sunday.Benefits:Caesars Entertainment is Blazing the Trail for our team members with an all new benefits program. Full-time team members are able to choose from five different medical coverage levels and four different carriers. We also have an on-site clinic for team members to take advantage of. Team members also have a variety of options with dental and vision plans, along with other voluntary benefits. All full-time team members are able to take advantage of enrolling in this benefits jackpot with their new career at Caesars Entertainment.We're investing in your future more than ever with enhanced tuition assistance and an all-new student loan debt repayment program. As a new Caesars' Team Member, you'll be eligible to begin reaping the rewards of many of these benefits, in just 6 months - with full access to all educational programs with just a year of continuous employment. Benefits include tuition assistance programs, student loan repayment, and dependent scholarship programs. We invite you to be part of the extraordinary and go All In on Education with us. Additional benefits include the option to enroll in 401k with a company match, free parking, and a wide variety of team member activities. Team members are also able to enjoy free meals in our team member dining room while on shift. This includes sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, cereal and a wide variety of beverages.Job Summary: Administers all aspects of food preparation ensuring kitchen is clean, well-stocked and problem-free. Efficient preparation of all food-related items for both batch and individual plated recipes with attention to maintaining appropriate food costs, volume, quality, and attractiveness. Ability to perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, saut , Asian and prep when needed. Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State of Iowa and the Company's sanitation requirements (ServSafe). Supports safety and accident prevention programs (non-slip footwear, knife handling, and proper lifting). Monitoring/implementation of garbage separation and disposal as per standards. Partners with Sous Chef to coordinate work flow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction. Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to the Company and encourages others to do the same. Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.Qualifications: Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for menu planning, soups, sauces, meat, poultry and seafood items for batch or individual recipes. Ability to cost out recipes. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills, must be fluent and literate in English. Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to lift up to 75 lbs., tolerate areas of high temperature in excess of 115 degrees and able to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and stack. Compliance with all regulatory, governmental, and safety requirements. Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment. Knowledge of and compliance with department, property and company policies and procedures. Maintain health department standards and regulations - inspection scores should be at or above standards.
Benefits:Caesars Entertainment is Blazing the Trail for our team members with an all new benefits program. Full-time team members are able to choose from five different medical coverage levels and four different carriers. We also have an on-site clinic for team members to take advantage of. Team members also have a variety of options with dental and vision plans, along with other voluntary benefits. All full-time team members are able to take advantage of enrolling in this benefits jackpot with their new career at Caesars Entertainment.We're investing in your future more than ever with enhanced tuition assistance and an all-new student loan debt repayment program. As a new Caesars' Team Member, you'll be eligible to begin reaping the rewards of many of these benefits, in just 6 months - with full access to all educational programs with just a year of continuous employment. Benefits include tuition assistance programs, student loan repayment, and dependent scholarship programs. We invite you to be part of the extraordinary and go All In on Education with us. Additional benefits include the option to enroll in 401k with a company match, free parking, and a wide variety of team member activities. Team members are also able to enjoy free meals in our team member dining room while on shift. This includes sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, cereal and a wide variety of beverages.Job Description: Administers all aspects of food preparation ensuring kitchen is clean, well-stocked and problem-free. Efficient preparation of all food related items for both batch and individual plated recipes with attention to maintaining appropriate food costs, volume, quality, and attractiveness. Ability to perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, saut , Asian and prep when needed. Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State of Iowa and the Company's sanitation requirements (ServSafe). Supports safety and accident prevention programs (non-slip footwear, knife handling, and proper lifting). Monitoring/implementation of garbage separation and disposal as per standards. Partners with Sous Chef to coordinate work flow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction. Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to the Company and encourages others to do the same. Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.Qualifications: Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for menu planning, soups, sauces, meat, poultry and seafood items for batch or individual recipes. Ability to cost out recipes. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills, must be fluent and literate in English. Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to lift up to 75 lbs., tolerate areas of high temperature in excess of 115 degrees and able to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and stack. Compliance with all regulatory, governmental, and safety requirements. Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment. Knowledge of and compliance with department, property and company policies and procedures. Maintain health department standards and regulations - inspection scores should be at or above standards.
Apr 14, 2024
Full time
Benefits:Caesars Entertainment is Blazing the Trail for our team members with an all new benefits program. Full-time team members are able to choose from five different medical coverage levels and four different carriers. We also have an on-site clinic for team members to take advantage of. Team members also have a variety of options with dental and vision plans, along with other voluntary benefits. All full-time team members are able to take advantage of enrolling in this benefits jackpot with their new career at Caesars Entertainment.We're investing in your future more than ever with enhanced tuition assistance and an all-new student loan debt repayment program. As a new Caesars' Team Member, you'll be eligible to begin reaping the rewards of many of these benefits, in just 6 months - with full access to all educational programs with just a year of continuous employment. Benefits include tuition assistance programs, student loan repayment, and dependent scholarship programs. We invite you to be part of the extraordinary and go All In on Education with us. Additional benefits include the option to enroll in 401k with a company match, free parking, and a wide variety of team member activities. Team members are also able to enjoy free meals in our team member dining room while on shift. This includes sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, cereal and a wide variety of beverages.Job Description: Administers all aspects of food preparation ensuring kitchen is clean, well-stocked and problem-free. Efficient preparation of all food related items for both batch and individual plated recipes with attention to maintaining appropriate food costs, volume, quality, and attractiveness. Ability to perform the functions of any culinary task assigned within kitchen such as broiler, saut , Asian and prep when needed. Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State of Iowa and the Company's sanitation requirements (ServSafe). Supports safety and accident prevention programs (non-slip footwear, knife handling, and proper lifting). Monitoring/implementation of garbage separation and disposal as per standards. Partners with Sous Chef to coordinate work flow during shift to meet business demands and ensure customer satisfaction. Acts as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to the Company and encourages others to do the same. Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.Qualifications: Knowledge of applicable food preparation methods and measures for menu planning, soups, sauces, meat, poultry and seafood items for batch or individual recipes. Ability to cost out recipes. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication skills, must be fluent and literate in English. Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to lift up to 75 lbs., tolerate areas of high temperature in excess of 115 degrees and able to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and stack. Compliance with all regulatory, governmental, and safety requirements. Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment. Knowledge of and compliance with department, property and company policies and procedures. Maintain health department standards and regulations - inspection scores should be at or above standards.
General Manager of Food Services Reports to: Director of Operations Department: Operations Supervision: Head Chef, Kitchen Coordinator, Evening Cook, Baker, Dining Hall Coordinator, Coffee House Manager Employment Status: Full-time (40 hours per week) FLSA Status: Exempt Start date: 5/1/24 Last Updated: 1/22/2024 Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Penland School of Craft welcomes everyone and believes that equity, inclusion, diversity, and antiracism are essential to our mission. We want the Penland experience to benefit from varied ideas, world views, and personal experiences. We stand against all forms of discrimination and are committed to creating an environment grounded in our equity values. Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, and other people who identify as people of color or BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply, as are people holding other marginalized identities related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, and class background. Position Summary The General Manager of Food Services reports to the director of operations and is responsible for ensuring a smooth food services operation to meet the school's needs. This position directly or indirectly supervises all kitchen and dining room staff, including rotating scholarship workers, and oversees all budgeting for food services that are not contracted. They are responsible for ensuring the food services team is working well together to deliver on our food service needs. They manage meal service for approximately 230 people daily in the summer, and 130 in the spring and fall, along with various special events throughout the year. They are responsible for a $400,000+ budget. This position also interacts with a variety of departments that interact and impact food services. This is a complex position with broad responsibilities requiring good business, supervisory, and people skills. This is a full-time, exempt position. This position's responsibilities include the total responsibility and management of both front and back of house operations for The Pines kitchen and dining hall, as well as The Penland Coffee House. This management position includes hiring and firing of all food service staff and management of the following: ordering food and all inventories, planning and executing meals, menu planning and costing, and food preparation. The General Manager must also have the ability to work successfully with other parts of the organization, coordinating food service for special events and other functions. Primary Responsibilities Oversees all food services operations at Penland that are not contracted to outside vendors. Ensures a friendly atmosphere for staff and students while providing healthy and delicious food for program participants and staff. Designs and manages organizational systems that ensure efficient operations. Oversees the hiring, training, management, and evaluations of all food services staff to ensure a cohesive and efficient food services team. Represents food services to other departments and works with them to ensure the smooth integration of food services with school-wide programs and events. Ensures clear communication regarding all aspects of food services operations internally and externally. Ensures regular department meetings are occurring and drives problem-solving. Ensures clear systems for external food requests from other school departments. Creates and manages the food services budget. Oversees food and equipment orders to ensure they are placed in a timely manner, and food is of good quality and consistency that results in well-balanced and attractive meals. Seeks out the best prices and discounts and maintains positive relationships with vendors. Oversees inventory and ordering throughout the year. Oversees menu planning. Oversees all daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning needs. Cultivates a friendly, cooperative attitude among food services staff, rotating scholarship workers, and program participants. Prepares menu costing sheets to evaluate menus, budget, and pricing for meal service fees. Ensures proper training and that the highest standards are met in regard to health code standards. Oversees the kitchen on-call staffing system as needed. Maintains SafeServe, First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen & AED training and certification. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have 5+ years of diverse food service experience with at least 3 years of supervisory experience. Must have worked in a high-volume setting with diverse menu selections Culinary education is preferred. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time and to walk. The employee is required to use their hands to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls and to talk fluently and to hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Specific vision required by this job is close vision. Benefits We take care of our staff through a wide range of benefits. For your wellness, we offer multiple medical plans, vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, and an EAP program. Benefits include generous vacation, sick, extended sick, floating holiday leave programs, access to studios, free classes, meals during programming, and other discounts. We have other generous benefits that we can explore more during the interview process. Compensation This is a non-exempt, full-time (40 hours per week), year-round, benefits-eligible position. The salary range for this position is $51,825 - $60,971 annually and negotiable based on the skills and experience an applicant brings to the position.
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
General Manager of Food Services Reports to: Director of Operations Department: Operations Supervision: Head Chef, Kitchen Coordinator, Evening Cook, Baker, Dining Hall Coordinator, Coffee House Manager Employment Status: Full-time (40 hours per week) FLSA Status: Exempt Start date: 5/1/24 Last Updated: 1/22/2024 Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Penland School of Craft welcomes everyone and believes that equity, inclusion, diversity, and antiracism are essential to our mission. We want the Penland experience to benefit from varied ideas, world views, and personal experiences. We stand against all forms of discrimination and are committed to creating an environment grounded in our equity values. Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, and other people who identify as people of color or BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply, as are people holding other marginalized identities related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, and class background. Position Summary The General Manager of Food Services reports to the director of operations and is responsible for ensuring a smooth food services operation to meet the school's needs. This position directly or indirectly supervises all kitchen and dining room staff, including rotating scholarship workers, and oversees all budgeting for food services that are not contracted. They are responsible for ensuring the food services team is working well together to deliver on our food service needs. They manage meal service for approximately 230 people daily in the summer, and 130 in the spring and fall, along with various special events throughout the year. They are responsible for a $400,000+ budget. This position also interacts with a variety of departments that interact and impact food services. This is a complex position with broad responsibilities requiring good business, supervisory, and people skills. This is a full-time, exempt position. This position's responsibilities include the total responsibility and management of both front and back of house operations for The Pines kitchen and dining hall, as well as The Penland Coffee House. This management position includes hiring and firing of all food service staff and management of the following: ordering food and all inventories, planning and executing meals, menu planning and costing, and food preparation. The General Manager must also have the ability to work successfully with other parts of the organization, coordinating food service for special events and other functions. Primary Responsibilities Oversees all food services operations at Penland that are not contracted to outside vendors. Ensures a friendly atmosphere for staff and students while providing healthy and delicious food for program participants and staff. Designs and manages organizational systems that ensure efficient operations. Oversees the hiring, training, management, and evaluations of all food services staff to ensure a cohesive and efficient food services team. Represents food services to other departments and works with them to ensure the smooth integration of food services with school-wide programs and events. Ensures clear communication regarding all aspects of food services operations internally and externally. Ensures regular department meetings are occurring and drives problem-solving. Ensures clear systems for external food requests from other school departments. Creates and manages the food services budget. Oversees food and equipment orders to ensure they are placed in a timely manner, and food is of good quality and consistency that results in well-balanced and attractive meals. Seeks out the best prices and discounts and maintains positive relationships with vendors. Oversees inventory and ordering throughout the year. Oversees menu planning. Oversees all daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning needs. Cultivates a friendly, cooperative attitude among food services staff, rotating scholarship workers, and program participants. Prepares menu costing sheets to evaluate menus, budget, and pricing for meal service fees. Ensures proper training and that the highest standards are met in regard to health code standards. Oversees the kitchen on-call staffing system as needed. Maintains SafeServe, First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen & AED training and certification. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have 5+ years of diverse food service experience with at least 3 years of supervisory experience. Must have worked in a high-volume setting with diverse menu selections Culinary education is preferred. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time and to walk. The employee is required to use their hands to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls and to talk fluently and to hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Specific vision required by this job is close vision. Benefits We take care of our staff through a wide range of benefits. For your wellness, we offer multiple medical plans, vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, and an EAP program. Benefits include generous vacation, sick, extended sick, floating holiday leave programs, access to studios, free classes, meals during programming, and other discounts. We have other generous benefits that we can explore more during the interview process. Compensation This is a non-exempt, full-time (40 hours per week), year-round, benefits-eligible position. The salary range for this position is $51,825 - $60,971 annually and negotiable based on the skills and experience an applicant brings to the position.