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 Chef's 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: $24.00 -$24.50 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