Unit Chef 

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced, motivated Unit Chef for our Lexington Independents team in Bronx, NY. As a unit chef, you will have the opportunity to prepare delicious, healthy food for guests.  

Your Pay:

Compensation for this position start at $65,000 / year and goes up based on experience. 

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6am - pm, occasional evenings/weekends for catering events

Where you'll be working:

Fordham Prep School

What you'll be doing:

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan, organize and supervise daily culinary operation of retail and catering services. 
• Proficiency in POS systems, vending, and cash handling
• Plan menus based on such factors as market trends, customer preferences and nutritional considerations; design recipes, determine appropriate ingredients and specify individual serving portion for each recipe. 
• Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
• Direct and coordinate the work of production and dish room staff. 
• Maintain proper production, safety training, and sanitation standards. 
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items. 
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products. 
• Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance. 
• Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions. 
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions. 
• Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff. 
• Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals. 
• Ensure the highest level of customer service. 
• Respond to inquiries and concerns from faculty, staff, and students. 
• Maintain client policies and procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Certification by a recognized culinary institution Serve Safe Certified and NYC Food Handlers required. Culinary graduate and experience is necessary. 
• Demonstrated institutional, school feeding and culinary skills to include large quantity production. 
• Must have 3- 5 years of culinary management experience. 
• Strong leadership, oral and written, Microsoft and computer experience. Good communication skills are required. 

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to remain standing for most of the working hours. Chairs will not be furnished during service time.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Must be able to perform respective tasks.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and days, and nights.
• May be exposed to hot, humid work areas.
• May be exposed to sharp instruments and power-driven equipment.
• May be exposed to caustic chemicals.
   

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off