Chef
- Location
- Warwick Forest - Newport News, Virginia
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Newport News, Virginia
Hiring Range $53,900.00 - $74,150.00/Annual
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Overview The Chef possesses a passion for great food and providing culinary expertise and leadership to the team. They are responsible for the oversight of the culinary and sanitation teams. Control a wide range of Food Service activities to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Food & Nutrition Services department while delivering a safe and exceptional dining experience to the residents, guests, and team members. Lead and engage a diverse team, providing the necessary training required for them to execute specific position requirements while assisting them to work toward their full potential.
What you will do
• Responsible for providing culinary excellence, ensuring optimum food quality/presentation (from pre-preparation to plate presentation) with all resident, guest and team meal service and catering events.
- Responsible for providing culinary excellence, ensuring optimum food quality/presentation (from pre-preparation to plate presentation) with all resident, guest and team meal service and catering events.
• Develops schedules and workflow processes/assignments to ensure efficiency in kitchen operations as well as to ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet Department and Facility goals/budgets.
- Develops schedules and workflow processes/assignments to ensure efficiency in kitchen operations as well as to ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet Department and Facility goals/budgets.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and food sanitation and safety regulations as well as compliance with all Riverside Health System and Food & Nutrition Services policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory and food sanitation and safety regulations as well as compliance with all Riverside Health System and Food & Nutrition Services policies and procedures.
• Assumes oversight of the food production and sanitation teams to ensure timely, efficient, and quality service to the facilities residents, guests, and team members. Ensures efficiency in kitchen operations by holding the team accountable for following established workflow processes/ scheduled hours/assignments. Works with the team to prioritize workload prep lists to consistently serve food in a timely manner. Communicates pro-actively when assistance is needed to complete the tasks.
• Demonstrates respect, concern, and empathy for the diverse needs of the residents/families served within the community. Meets regularly with residents to discuss concerns, dietary needs, and preferences and in conjunction with the Activities Department plans special events.
- Demonstrates respect, concern, and empathy for the diverse needs of the residents/families served within the community. Meets regularly with residents to discuss concerns, dietary needs, and preferences and in conjunction with the Activities Department plans special events.
- Demonstrates the ability to assist in maintaining food cost and the accuracy of inventory levels in direct correlation to the need for food and supplies, including those required for special functions. Ensures GPO contract adherence. Responsible for monitoring/reporting all foods/supplies used to assist with accurate billing to other departments.
• Assists Department leadership with all aspects of human resource management regarding all food production and sanitation team to include the hiring process (interviewing, on-boarding, and ongoing training) and performance management process (coaching, counseling, appraisals).
- Assists Department leadership with all aspects of human resource management regarding all food production and sanitation team to include the hiring process (interviewing, on-boarding, and ongoing training) and performance management process (coaching, counseling, appraisals).
Qualifications
Education
- Associates Degree, Certification (by ACF) in Culinary Arts (Required)
Experience
- 2 years Food production/management experience (Required)
- 5-6 years Commercial food production management experience in high volume kitchen (can be considered in lieu of an Associate's Degree) (Preferred)
Skills and Abilities
- Strong culinary skillset, ability to lead, inspire and motivate the team. Possesses an attention to detail, is results oriented and works well under pressure. Familiarity with food service technology a plus.
Licenses and Certifications
- Food Protection Manager - VA State - ANSI approved Food Protection Manager Certification - VA State within 180 Days(Required)
- Allergen Awareness Certification - VA State - ANSI-approved Allergen Awareness certificate program within 180 Days()
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .
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Posted 14 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job