Healthcare Sous Chef

The Garlands of Barrington•Barrington, IL

3d•$54,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef in Assisted Living is responsible for working with the Executive Chef in order to lead the Culinary staff for an award-winning community. This position will lead the culinary area for the Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Memory Care property. Regardless of position, Garlands employees have the unique opportunity to connect with members, create joy and happiness, mentor positive energy, inspire others and, most of all, be inspired.

Requirements

Experience leading the culinary area of Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Memory Care
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Proven experience as a cook in a dietary or healthcare setting
Warmly greet and enthusiastically interact with all members, acknowledging them by name
Communicate guest feedback or concerns to Executive Chef, Director of Food and Beverage or Executive Director in a timely manner
Walk through the dining room(s) during serving hours at least once each week, interacting with customers and soliciting their feedback on the food
Respond to all member inquiries within 1 business day
Escort customers to their point of destination when asked for directions
Maintain confidentiality of all members’ and other customers’ personal information
Ensure there are standardized recipes for all menu items
Work with Executive Chef, Director of Food and Beverage and Dining Room Supervisor on planning at least 1 special themed event a quarter
Ensure kitchen lines are completely set up in accordance with standards
Ensure proper portion controls systems in place and being followed
Ensure all orders are completed and ready to be picked up by Dining Room staff within standard lead times
Ensure all food preparation standards meet federal, state and local regulations at all times
Check daily par levels and place orders if the items are below the par level.
Be present and working on the line during peak lunch and dinner hours to expedite and assist kitchen staff
Conduct an inspection of all coolers each day, checking for proper storage, quality of product and par levels
Ensure all food deliveries are checked in for appropriate quantities and freshness
Ensure all hot food is kept at or above F140
Ensure all cold food is kept at or below F40
Ensure all food items are wrapped, labeled and dated and properly stored according to IDPH standards when not being used
Ensure food products are being rotated when new products come in (FIFO)
Ensure a food inventory checklist is completed at the end of every shift and that all “staple” food items are always in stock
Conduct a daily walk-thru of the kitchen, checking for cleanliness standards and temperature log compliance
Ensure all kitchen cleanliness and sanitation meet federal, state and local regulations at all times, including PV kitchens
Conduct a thorough kitchen walk-thru at least once each week to ensure maintenance and cleanliness of facilities meet expectations and adhere to federal, state and local regulations
Ensure pre-shift meetings with kitchen and dining room staff are conducted before lunch and dinner, to review new menu items, special events, training issues
Ensure a daily production and duty list is prepared and followed through each day by the kitchen staff
Attend Dining Room department staff meeting
Attend Food and Beverage meeting
Meet with Executive Chef to discuss current events and outstanding projects and issues
Complete Incident Reports, Concern Reports, and Team Member Accident Reports
Communicate questions, concerns, suggestions, observations, or other comments that could have an effect on customer satisfaction to Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage in a timely manner
Ensure all Kitchen standards and expectations are consistently maintained
Ensure all Kitchen team members are provided with adequate and appropriate tools and equipment
Ensure there are labels on all cleaning chemical bottles, specifying the chemicals inside
Ensure all Kitchen team members are familiar with MSDS sheets, including knowing where they are located, how to read them and how to use them
Assist with the development of Kitchen department goals and staff training
Assist all Kitchen team members towards meeting job standards, expectations, department goals and training objectives
Ensure all Kitchen team members are in full uniform at all times
Follow up on all Kitchen team members’ questions, concerns, needs, etc in a timely manner
Solicit “accomplishments” from Kitchen team members and report to Executive Chef every month
Hold Kitchen team members accountable to maintaining standards and expectations, completing corrective counseling with team members in a timely manner
Review all Function Sheets to ensure all food items ordered and on hand for all special events
Ensure all food is properly prepared and delivered within designated time frames