Chef Supervisor/Sous Chef

EveryAge•Suffolk, VA

11h

About The Position

We are looking for outstanding, energetic and compassionate Sous Chef to join our team. Lake Prince Woods is a retirement community in Suffolk, VA. EveryAge offers team-oriented atmosphere that rewards staff for their exceptional work performance, offers competitive pay and benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for seeing that nutritional needs of residents/patients are provided on the campus as allowed by the physician's current dietary orders. Responsible for maintaining compliance with nutritional standards and regulations for survey agencies. Performs a variety of supervisory and food preparation duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least two years cooking experience using standardized recipes required.
Certification as a ServSafe Food Protection Manager required.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in long term care or health care is preferred.
Certification as a Chef strongly preferred.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Instructs workers in methods of performing duties and supervises and coordinates work of employees to promote efficient operation.
Responsible for overall operation of food preparation.
Screens and selects food service personnel in consultation with Executive Chef and Director of Food Services.
Provides recommendations on the proposed budget for the operation of the areas of responsibility.
Orients, trains, supervises, disciplines, and evaluates new food service personnel.
Observes serving lines to assure that foods are accurate, properly proportioned, attractively garnished, and arranged.
Advises Executive Chef of needs for equipment and may assist in selection of equipment. Advises maintenance department when equipment is in need of repair(s).
Develops and maintains files of standardized tested recipes. Supervises the use of these recipes by the cooks.
Directs cleaning procedures and assures that all sanitation standards are met.
Knows and enforces safety, fire, and sanitation standards.
Consults with Executive Chef for planning special meals, special functions, and other food production requirements of the facility.
Works with Executive Chef to plan the basic menu and ensure that production capability is available.
May assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef for a limited time in the absence of the Executive Chef.