Sous Chef
About The Position
University Place, part of Franciscan Ministries, is a continuing care retirement community in West Lafayette, Indiana, serving residents across independent living, assisted living, memory support assisted living, and skilled nursing/long-term care. The community also provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. The Sous Chef supports successful operation of the Culinary Department, assisting with supervision, preparation, and cooking of food; developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment; and working with dining leadership on new menus and ordering. The role may supervise hourly associates and requires an interest in working with the senior population.
Requirements
- Culinary degree.
- State Food Service Sanitation License.
- At least 2 years of Culinary Supervisor experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must enjoy working with the senior population.
Responsibilities
- Assist the dining leadership team with managing cost controls and expenditures.
- Oversee breakfast, lunch, and dinner production and service to ensure quality meal production and presentation.
- Prepare daily meal offerings according to menus and standardized recipes.
- Coordinate meal preparation for the following day.
- Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate residents’ special dietary needs or improve recipes.
- Coordinate and participate in meal service.
- Monitor portion control to meet residents’ requests and minimize waste.
- Assist with coordinating and executing community special events.
- Keep storerooms, coolers, and freezers rotated and clean.
- Ensure food and supplies are dated, labeled, and stored according to local, county, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintain a sanitary, orderly, and safe kitchen environment.
- Notify the dining leadership team about malfunctioning equipment or appliances.
- Assist with scheduling, hiring, training, counseling, and termination of staff as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with all regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and procedures and updates.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and shift differentials.
- Group health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer-funded Health Savings Account.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
- Generous paid time off.
- Training, continuing education, and wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
