Sous Chef
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Job Location:
Southbury, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our senior living residents their families and guests. Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services the Sous Chefs responsibilities will include studying recipes setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be familiar with sanitation regulations. The Sous Chef will also be responsible for accurate record keeping receiving rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance. Ultimately this team member will prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our senior living community.
Full-time
Salary Range: $21.00 -$22.00 Hourly
Responsibilities and Duties
- Culinary Expertise: Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines with a passion for food and creativity.
- Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes or instructions including complex dishes and special menu items.
- Food Safety Compliance: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen adhering to food safety regulations and best practices.
- Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure consistency and quality in food preparation.
- Ensure special dietary needs are met and preparing texture modified food as directed
- Ensure compliance with all record keeping food safety and risk management requirements
- Monitor food preparation storage and handling to ensure adherence with HACCP labeling and storage protocols to ensure compliance with all food service regulations and policies
- Maintain accurate hot and cold food refrigerator and freezer temperature logs
- Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
- Ensures compliance with all Federal State and local regulations as well as community policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Maintains a current ServSafe certification or able to obtain ServSafe certification
- One year job related experience including food preparation full-line menu items and special diets
- High school diploma or GED accepted
- Competent in organizational time management skills and demonstrate good judgment problem solving and decision-making skills
Physical Abilities
- While performing the duties of this job the associate is often required to stand walk sit use fine and gross motor skills reach with hands and arms balance stoop kneel crouch talk hear and smell.
- An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.
Additional Information :
Benefits Offered (Full Time):
- Health Insurance: Medical/Rx Dental and Vision
- Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
- Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- FSA (Commuter/Parking)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
Other Compensation Programs:
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Resident Referral Bonus
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We comply with all applicable federal state and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
Monarch/Brandywine:Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities Senior Living, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
