Sous Chef

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food ingredients following standardized recipes while maintaining high attention to attractive plate presentation.
• Assist with menu planning; review and adjust menus with supervisor to accommodate foods in season vendor sale prices special events and holidays.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Monitor food inventory assist with ordering supplies and minimize waste.
• Maintain a written inventory of dry goods refrigerated and frozen foods non-food supplies dishes and utensils.
• Assist in the ordering of food and non-food items through Dials preferred vendor.
• Use the point-of-sale system and train new staff members as required.
• Ensure proper handling labeling and storage of all delivered foods and ingredients for infection control.
• Monitor compliance with Dial standards all food safety sanitation and health regulations.
• Maintain high level of resident satisfaction in food service department.
• Responsible for the recording of ReadytoUsefood items into the TELS website ensuring three items are recorded with each meal.
• Record cooler freezer and dish machine temperatures in the TELS website.
• Assist with supervising kitchen team ensuring proper food preparation presentation and training.
• Report any on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents community operations and personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
• Previous experience as Sous Chef or senior cook
• Experience in volume food production within a commercial kitchen

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• State food-handling and kitchen regulations
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary restrictions common amongst older adults
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher garbage disposal microwave coffee maker ice machine blender food processor meat slicer mixer etc.) and office equipment (computer photocopier telephone)
• Knowledge and conformity to state and local food code and health code regulations with an overall keen sense of sanitation and food safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare hospitality or senior living
• Willingness to learn and help others
• Enjoyment in working with older adults

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