Vista Gardens Memory Care, managed by Guest Services Senior Living, is now hiring a Sous Chef to assist in managing culinary operation in our community. Candidates must have a strong culinary background and be available to work weekends and holidays.
$500 sign-on bonus available (conditions apply)
Guest Services Senior Living offers competitive pay and amazing benefits such as medical, dental, vision, a 401K savings plan, paid time off, and more! Apply today!
JOB SUMMARY
The Sous Chef is the direct management assistant to the Chef and is second in command in the kitchen. The Sous Chef prepares foods for service according to assignment by the Chef and General Manager. The Sous Chef must also assist in planning; giving direction to all employees within the unit, achieve operating and financial goals, ensure food quality, and meet client objectives and customer needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in planning and developing menus, and forecasting portion specifications to unit. Analyze and cost food items. Ensure compliance with established budget.
Assist in recruiting, supervising, training, scheduling, disciplining, and directing the culinary staff.
Control expenses. Determine food and supply needs for unit. Maintain inventory control of food and supplies.
Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.
Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the culinary work of the unit to ensure proper production, distribution of assignments, and prompt and efficient preparation of foods. Ensure food quality standards are met and amounts are sufficient to meet expected need.
Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.
SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required; Culinary or Associate's degree in food service or related field preferred.
Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
Ability to interact and communicate well with the client.
Ability to problem solve.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to stand for the entire work day.
Climbing steps regularly.
Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.
Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.
Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
EQUIPMENT USED
Commercial Kitchen Machinery, Appliances, Tools, and Utensils.
Guest Services Senior Living, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.