POSITION SUMMARY
The
Sous Chef is responsible for production and service of high-quality meals, food
production and presentation and all back-of-house activity. Expected to meet or exceed community food
service standards at all times,
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this
position. This list is not to be
construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Attend to all resident
needs in the restaurant ensuring responsive, friendly, and courteous service.
- Work on the floor
or in the kitchen, wherever needed, to ensure smooth operation.
- Assist in the
development of dietetic policies and procedures.
- Assist with the
receiving and storage of food.
- Assist with food preparation
and service.
- Assist the
dietician in planning and conducting an on-going in-service training program
and provide follow-up recommendations to the dietician and state survey team.
- Assist with planning
menus, conferring with a dining services consultant as needed, to ensure that
menus conform to nutritional standards and government and established
regulations and procedures.
- Ensure compliance
with Resident dietary restrictions.
- Visit residents
and assist with gathering information on food preferences.
- Conduct regular
Quality Assurance Audits.
- Practice safe and
sanitary food handling.
- Practice all
safety and loss prevention procedures.
- Review health
certificates (food handlers/Safe Serve)
- Attend all
in-services as required.
- Perform all other
reasonable tasks assigned by your supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
NA
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirements and
Experience :
- Minimum of two years’
experience as a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager in a senior living community.
- Able to prepare
therapeutic/modified diets.
- Successful
completion of recognized food safety course.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.