Sous Chef

WELLQUEST LIVING LLC•San Rafael, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing all food items according to recipes, including a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and other food items. This role assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served, stocking and maintaining line stations for smooth service, and planning and coordinating food and supplies for daily menus. The Sous Chef will also assist with dishwashing when time permits, follow all safety and sanitation standards, and ensure proper plate presentation and food quality control. Additionally, the Sous Chef will attend monthly dietary meetings, participate in annual in-service training, adhere to employee handbook guidelines, and follow the attendance policy. The role also emphasizes warm and professional interactions with residents, employees, and guests.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Ability to make moderately complex mathematical calculations.
Ability to make close estimates of quantities of food needed.
Ability to follow approved, standardized recipes and menus for regular and therapeutic diets.
Ability to make independent decisions and work without supervision.
Ability to interact tactfully with residents and family members, staff and general public.
Ability to make decisions in stressful situations.
Ability to communicate directions to all levels of employees, both in writing and verbally.
Be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job.
Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test result not more than 6 months prior or seven (7) days after employment.
Possesses good character and displays high degree of personal integrity.
Displays sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults.
Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.
Employee must pass a criminal record clearance prior to beginning work in the community.

Nice To Haves

College courses or other education in food service and/or management preferred.
Completion of an ADA approved course in quantity food purchasing, production, service and nutrition, preferred.
Experience as a supervisor head cook preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparing all food items per recipes.
Preparing a variety of meats, seafood, poultry and other food items.
Assuming 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
Stocking and maintaining line stations to assure a smooth service.
Planning and coordinating food and supplies required for daily menus.
Washing dishes, as time permits (when working breakfast).
Following all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complying with sanitation standards.
Following proper plate presentation and assuring quality control and consistency of food.
Attending monthly dietary meetings as scheduled.
Attending and participating in 8 hours per year of in-service training.
Ensuring uniform and nametag are clean and worn properly when working.
Adhering to guidelines in Employee Handbook including dress code, conduct, scheduling, etc.
Following the attendance policy.
Giving requests for time off in a timely manner.
Timing in and out in a timely manner.
Not performing duties when on a break or lunch time.
Greeting residents, employees and guests warmly, by name, with a smile.
Treating everyone with courtesy and respect.
Maintaining high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.