Sous Chef

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. In this vital leadership role, you will assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and maintaining a vibrant, efficient work environment. Your passion for culinary excellence and team management will help elevate our dining experience for our senior residents. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills, lead a talented team, and contribute to creating memorable guest experiences.

NOW HIRING: Sous Chef – Join Our Culinary Team!

• Assists the chef with overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen and maintaining the highest quality food products and service.
• The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.
• Inventories food items monthly.
• Assists with planning and creating menus including contributing innovative ideas and seasonal dishes
• Monitors and corrects safety and sanitation procedures in the kitchen to unsure complete compliance with all food safety regulations .
• Assists in schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service educational programs for personnel.
• Motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• 1-2 years of related culinary experience in a food service environment with proven experience with references as a sous chef or lead cook.
• Passion for food and hospitality in a senior living environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Must have successfully completed food safety training, ServSafe, & Food Handler Certification.

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