Sous Chef - Full Time

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina•Summerville, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Village at Summerville Presbyterian Community, a Life Plan Community, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals. The Sous Chef provides culinary expertise and leadership; promotes quality food services and ensures food safety and sanitation requirements are consistently followed. The ideal candidate will be hospitality minded and have worked as a Sous Chef in a retirement community, hotel, restaurant or similar setting.

Requirements

Two years cooking experience in a fine dining/hotel environment
Experience in a culinary leadership role
High School or GED
ServSafe Certified
Intermediate Computer Skills
Valid SC Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Three years of cooking experience in CCRC, Assisted Living, and/or Long Term Care industry
Knowledge of SC DHEC regulations
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Responsibilities

Ensure items are produced and dated according to specification, and labeling system is adhered to correctly.
Adhere to and help implement safety and sanitation regulations; maintain cleanliness through shift to ensure quality product.
Assist in training and monitoring employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses.
Inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
Ensure that food products, presentation, temperature, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
Serve as a backup for the Executive Chef in his or her absence.
Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation.