Sous Chef

QSL Management•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company focused on providing seniors with luxurious, comfortable, resort-style homes while promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth. The company seeks leaders who exemplify Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, and Joy, and offers a competitive wage, benefits package, and a work environment where team members can make a difference in the lives of older adults. As a Sous Chef and member of the Dining Services team, you will prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals for residents and help ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You will review menus and production instructions, prepare meals according to Holiday menus and recipes, and uphold portion-control standards. You will oversee meal preparation and service setup, follow food-safety and storage procedures, maintain accurate kitchen logs, and meet sanitation standards. In the Executive Chef’s absence, you will oversee food-service staff and kitchen operations. The role also includes supporting resident satisfaction and performing administrative duties such as menu planning, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, inventory, month-end reporting, staffing, and payroll as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the industry or in full-service restaurant cooking.
Effective communication in English and excellent customer-service skills.
Experience mentoring and directing others.
Ability to prepare and follow recipes.
General knowledge of and ability to conform to sanitation and safe food-handling practices.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals for residents.
Help ensure smooth, efficient, and safe kitchen operations.
Review menus and food-production instructions, and prepare meals following Holiday menus and recipes while meeting portion-control standards.
Oversee meal preparation and service setup to provide nutritious, attractively garnished food punctually.
Follow safe food-handling procedures, including proper covering, labeling, dating, and storage of food.
Complete refrigerator, freezer, and production logs accurately and on time.
Follow QSLM sanitation standards by cleaning during work, including preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors, using appropriate schedules and charts.
In the Executive Chef’s absence, oversee food-service staff and overall kitchen operations.
Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve food-related complaints as needed.
Perform administrative duties, including menu planning, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, inventory, end-of-month reporting, staffing, and payroll as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.