Sous Chef at SUNSHINE RETIREMENT LIVING LLC in Fountain Valley, California

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Sous Chef at Park View Estates Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
To assist in managing the kitchen through preparation of nutritious, appetizing and attractive meals, while working as a team with other Food Services members to provide smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen area. All policies and procedures of Sunshine Retirement must be followed, including menus, presentation and portion-control requirements.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent, preferred.
Two (2) years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking.
Maintain food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state requirements.
Ability to read and prepare recipes, in careful detail, as provided by Sunshine Retirement Living.
Knowledge of and ability to conform to Food Service sanitation practices.
Ability to work with staff and residents to resourcefully and effectively resolve food service problems.
Possess computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to manage and maintain logs, reports and records.
In addition to the above, the following skills are preferred: experience serving senior citizens; familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to the Community and Human Resources procedures.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.
Ability to work in a team setting and be a team positive player.
Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential.
Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Ability to work under little supervision with time constraints while maintaining a high level of performance and meeting department deadlines.
Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures and standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Review menus and daily food production worksheets for instructions.
Prepare meals following Sunshine Retirement menus and recipes.
Practice Sunshine portion-control standards.
Follow safe food-handling procedures.
In conjunction with the Executive Chef, ensure that food, supplies and appropriate personnel are available for the meal and assists in coordinating prep for the following days menu.
Serve nutritious, attractively garnished food in an efficient manner ensuring high culinary standards are met.
Complete leftover logs and use leftovers in a time-safe and creative manner to minimize waste.
Follow procedures for covering, labeling, dating and storing food in a compliant and timely manner.
Ensure Temperature logs are completed at required time (Cooler, Freezer, Production Sheets, and Dishwasher).
Follow Sunshine Retirement sanitation and state and local health department standards by effectively cleaning while working, including the preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls and floors using appropriated cleaning schedules and charts.
Focus on resident satisfaction and effectively resolve any food-complaint issues as needed.
Oversee the Community Food Services staff and overall smooth kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef.
Assist in training new food service employees as directed by the Executive Chef.
Ensure that all Cooks and Food Services staff are wearing appropriate, clean and neat uniforms.
Assign tasks as needed and assist in the set-up of special functions.
Perform administrative duties including menu planning, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, inventory, end-of-month report, staffing and payroll if required.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others.
Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required.
Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude.
Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times.
Follow specified procedures regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premises.
Attend education and training classes as necessary to fulfill state regulations applicable to the position.
Maintain personnel, resident and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed).