Sous Chef

Sunshine Retirement Living Llc•Lake Charles, LA

24d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Sous Chef assists in managing the kitchen by preparing nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals and working with the Culinary team to ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The role follows company policies and procedures for menus, presentation, and portion control. The Sous Chef supports food preparation and service, sanitation, inventory and administrative processes, and resident satisfaction. In the Executive Chef’s absence, the role oversees Culinary staff and kitchen operations and may have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking.
Maintain a food handlers permit as necessary to meet state requirements.
Ability to read and prepare recipes carefully and in detail as provided by the company.
Knowledge of and ability to follow food service sanitation practices.
Ability to work with staff and residents to resolve food or service problems effectively and resourcefully.
Computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to manage and maintain logs, reports, and records.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.
Ability to work as a positive team member.
Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Ability to work with little supervision and time constraints while maintaining performance and meeting department deadlines.
Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards.
Satisfactorily pass the company's and state-regulated criminal record clearance and health screening, including TB clearance if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent.
Experience serving senior citizens.
Familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to the Community and Human Resources procedures.

Responsibilities

Review menus and daily food production worksheets for instructions.
Prepare meals according to company menus and recipes, following portion-control standards and safe food-handling procedures.
Coordinate with the Executive Chef to ensure food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for meals and assist with preparation for the following day's menu.
Serve nutritious, attractively garnished food efficiently and maintain high culinary standards.
Complete leftover logs and use leftovers safely and creatively to minimize waste.
Cover, label, date, and store food in compliance with required procedures.
Complete temperature logs for coolers, freezers, production sheets, and dishwashers at required times.
Maintain sanitation in preparation and serving areas, including cleaning pots, pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors according to schedules and charts and applicable health standards.
Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve food complaints as needed.
Oversee Culinary staff and kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence.
Assist with training new food service employees as directed by the Executive Chef.
Ensure Cooks and Culinary staff wear appropriate, clean, and neat uniforms.
Assign tasks as needed and assist with setting up special functions.
Perform administrative duties, including menu planning, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, inventory, end-of-month reports, staffing, and payroll if required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Meet assigned work requirements and maintain regular attendance.
Model a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude; represent the Community professionally and courteously.
Follow company policies, procedures, standards, and dress and appearance requirements.
Promote resident advocacy and provide excellent customer service.
Follow procedures for handling contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on Community premises.
Maintain personnel, resident, and business confidential information in strict confidence.
Maintain a current food handlers permit and other certifications required by state regulations, including annual education requirements.