Cafe' Chef - Pennybyrn

Pennybyrn has an amazing opportunity for a full-time Cafe' Chef.

Pennybyrn is a retirement community with an array of fine dining establishments on campus. Our residents and guests enjoy Hennessy's Restaurant, the Irish Pub and Grill, and the Cafe'/Bistro, which serves lighter fare and comfort food. Pennybyrn's menus are ever-changing and high quality, as excellent dishes are expected.

The Café Chef will assist in the day-to-day operations of the Cafe' kitchen, dining room, and events. This position performs duties as a working Chef directly with cooks, prep cooks, utility staff, and wait staff to ensure all work is completed. This position strives for the highest customer satisfaction, plans and prepares delicious, high-quality dishes, holds direct responsibility and leadership over the production of food for the Café, and ensures the health and safety of the kitchen facilities and staff. The Café Chef strives to keep staff morale at the highest level while leading by example within a professional environment.

This position is directly responsible for the coordination of purchasing inventory, control of food, creation of menus, and labor and supply costs for the Café. As needed, may also be responsible for the Main Kitchen’s purchasing inventory, control of food, and labor and supply costs.

The ideal candidate is a creative and responsible self-starter with advanced knowledge of food prep methods and operations, menu creations, kitchen equipment, and materials. Must have experience leading kitchen staff, and have excellent analytical, organizational, customer service skills, and strive to deliver an outstanding dining experience. Candidates will also have a strong, positive attitude with a winning personality, and able to build relationships within the team, department, and Senior adults we serve.

Experience and Skills

• Must possess advanced knowledge of food preparation methods and operations, menu and seasonal creations, kitchen equipment, and materials used in food prep work.
• Must possess general knowledge of food operations, i.e., product specifications, customer service, management, food supplies, sanitation, supervision, etc.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong presentation and plating skills.
• Must have experience in supervising kitchen staff.
• Ability to negotiate and manage conflict.
• Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems.
• Positive attitude – Must possess and exhibit a strong positive presence with excellent customer service and team building.

Why work with us?

For over 77 years, Pennybyrn has been a leader in providing excellence in service and compassionate care to older adults. Our non-profit organization embraces a faith-based mission to 'Demonstrate God’s Love for the Lives we touch', and we are committed to honoring our core values of:

• Faith in Action
• Support an empowered, compassionate community
• Nurture the human spirit and appreciate the individual
• Accountability
• Excellence in Service
• Continuous Education and Growth

Pennybyrn is a resident-centered retirement community with a team-driven culture that is truly engaging and unique! Located in High Point, NC, our community consists of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Healthcare Households, Transitional Rehab, Memory Support, and coming soon, Adult Day Program. Candidates who enjoy working with older adults and strive to inspire extraordinary living in others will love becoming a part of our team!

What sets us apart?

We strive to create and maintain an outstanding work environment that includes a rich benefit package:

• PTO (Paid Time off) eligibility for all employees
• Excellent low-cost and no-cost benefits
• Retirement Plan (401k) with Employer Matching
• Advancement of earned daily wages
• Employee Assistance and Education opportunities
• NC Apprenticeship Nursing program
• CNA program for current employees
• Free Fitness Center and Wellness programs
• Free, delicious, freshly made meals in a variety of venues
• Discounted services for Barber/Beauty shop and Massage Therapy
• Beautiful, mature campus with walking trails
• Faith-based and mission-driven since 1947, with a rich and vibrant Irish heritage
• A true, team spirit and belief in making a difference together
• Enthusiastic and sincere appreciation for every person every day!

The ideal candidate is a creative and responsible self-starter with advanced knowledge of food prep methods and operations, menu creations, kitchen equipment, and materials. Must have experience leading kitchen staff, and have excellent analytical, organizational, customer service skills, and strive to deliver an outstanding dining experience. Candidates will also have a strong, positive attitude with a winning personality, and able to build relationships within the team, department, and Senior adults we serve.