Divisional Executive Chef

Description

Job Title: Divisional Executive Chef

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina (PCSC) is a well-respected not-for-profit senior living organization that has enriched the lives of seniors since 1958. We operate six Life Plan Communities across the state, with our Management Services Office providing essential support to all community operations, including sales, marketing, and programming.

We have an exciting career opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Divisional Executive Chef to join our team. Reporting to the Divisional Director of Culinary Services, this senior leadership role is central to the development, management, and day-to-day operations of PCSC Culinary Services, with guidance from the Divisional Director of Culinary Services.

As an in-house, statewide senior living dining service program, we embrace culinary integrity and innovation. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing nourishing and memorable meals using high-quality, seasonal, and resourced ingredients and products across all our communities.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Responsible for service and operational excellence in quality, presentation, and overall dining experience, meeting and exceeding the expectation of PCSC residents and Executive Directors.  
• Develops menus to meet resident preferences, seasonal variances, and cost objectives to ensure memorable meals consistently. 
• Mentors and trains each location’s culinary team to assure consistency of quality services across the statewide program.
• Ensures proper portions are being served while monitoring waste.
• Recognizes and anticipates marketplace trends in the senior living industry to maintain a competitive dining experience. 
• Assists when needed in the orientation of new staff to community and company policies.
• Identifies program development needs of individual locations and assists staff in implementation.
• Develops division goals and objectives as part of the PCSC operational emphasis.
• Collaborates with PCSC management staff in developing annual division budget.
• Monitors staff adherence to policies and program expectations and redirects as necessary.

Requirements:

Minimum Education, Experience and Skills:

• Education: Associates Degree 
• Experience: Three years of culinary management. Certified as an Executive Chef. ServSafe Certified.
• Skill: Proficiency in Microsoft software programs. Strong planning, organizing, leadership and team management skills.

This position will require regular travel throughout the state of South Carolina.

We rely on Service, Excellence, Relationship, teamwork, and Stewardship and use these values as a foundation for ensuring our ministry and mission are lived every day. 

EOE