Executive Chef, South County Academy

POSITION TITLE: Executive Chef, South County Academy 

PROGRAM: South County Academy 

LOCATION: Exeter, RI 02822 
FULL TIME Full Time  
 

Summary: The Executive Chef of South County Academy, through oversight, planning, and organizing, is responsible for ensuring all food service functions at the facility are executed. The Executive Chef is responsible for the oversight and development of policies and procedures around safety of food handling practices, proper sanitation, and compliance with state and federal safety regulations. The Executive Chef is responsible for the supervision and scheduling of kitchen and line staff.  In coordination with the Activity Coordinator, responsible for implementation of farming and gardening activities to ensure a farm to table well balanced menu. Additionally, the Head Chef is responsible for implementing a culinary arts curriculum which allows the youth to develop life and vocational skills.   

 Qualifications:  

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Safety and hygiene standards regulations, Industrial kitchen tools and equipment & cooking methods techniques, Nutrition and special dietary requirements, Volume preparation, portion control, and food preservation, Inventory Control System   

• Previous experience in industrial kitchens required  

• High School Diploma or equivalent   

• Food Handling and preparation certificate   

• At least 2 years of culinary work experience 

• supervisory experience required  

• experience teaching classes preferred   

• Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated  

• Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must  

• Ability to work independently and part of a team  

• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay 

Physical Requirements: This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:  

• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance     

• Ability to communicate effectively      

• Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators     

• Ability to lift up to 20lbs    

• Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary    

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