Pittston, PA

Chef/Kitchen Manager Position at Benco Dental

At Benco Dental, our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward. Please review the description below carefully to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you!

What’s in it for YOU?

• Excellent Compensation Packages

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1

• 401k Package, Paid Time Off Program, and Profit Sharing

• Associate Discounts and Community Giveback Programs

• College Tuition Savings Program

• Caring Family Culture Toward all Associates

• Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work

• Opportunities to join resource groups that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Family owned for 90+ years

Position Summary:

In this position you will be in charge of coordinating and supervising food preparation to food safety standards to serve internal and external customers. Schedule for this role is Monday thru Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm.

Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes?

• A strong culinary knowledge base
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Financial understanding for budget purposes

Do These Responsibilities Interest YOU?

• Oversee all aspects of the kitchen operations including: food preparation, inventory control, and kitchen management; maintain business records
• Reconciles cash register on a daily basis, prepares bank deposit, and records transactions for accounting
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service
• Purchase food, supplies, and equipment
• Prepares weekly menu that encourages participation by associates
• Ensure compliance with sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Effectively delegate work to ensure an efficient kitchen
• Estimate food consumption, monitor food costs, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality
• Oversee onsite special catering events for our community partners and internal customers; menu planning through clean up and billing
• Investigates and resolves complaints regarding food quality, service, or dining room

Do YOU Meet These Requirements?

• Prior experience in the culinary industry as a head chef or similar role
• ServSafe Certification
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures, including ordering and reconciliation of food items, to minimize waste and maximize efficiency
• Familiarity with hospitality industry standards and requlations

Who We Are: It’s our Mission to Drive Dentistry Forward

Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States, has remained in the family since 1930—a family that now includes our more than 40,000 customers and over 1,500 associates in the 48 contiguous states.

We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full-service distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and project management, wealth management and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and 300 factory-trained service technicians who begin every task by asking “What does the customer want?”

If you enjoy working for a progressive company, who is committed to diversity in our workforce, who values all customers and associates, who also provides the opportunity for growth and development- we encourage you to learn more about our Benco family. We are looking for driven professionals who want to play a key role in our future success, while making a positive impact within our industry. Thank you for your interest in Benco Dental. We look forward to hearing from you!

We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. At Benco Dental we celebrate our associates' differences to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion every day. Click here to learn more about how we promote Equal Opportunity and Diversity and Inclusion at Benco.