Sous Chef - The Terraces

IMMANUEL LIVING•Kalispell, MT

1d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Food & Beverage Manager at the Terraces by completing the duties of this description as noted. This position also prepares and serves high quality meals according to menus, in a timely manner, to meet meal schedules.

Requirements

Read, write, and speak basic English.
Read and comprehend basic instructions and present information to others.
Read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence.
Basic counting skills.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple numbers.
Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Operate multi-line phone to place, receive or transfer calls, or to retrieve voice mail messages.
Utilize, in a safe manner, kitchen equipment, such as knives, blenders, food choppers, slicers, and heating equipment.
Effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including senior adult residents and people with special needs, as well as family members.
Read, interpret, and implement documents, such as governmental regulations, rules, and procedure manuals.
Work with minimal supervision and effectively manage workflow.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from residents and/or employees.
Understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
Employee must be at least 16 years of age.
The employee must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to work under time and/or deadline pressures.
Frequently required to stand at least 90% of the shift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, squat, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
Occasionally to frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally to frequently lift up to 20 pounds.
Frequently carry up to 12 pounds, occasionally to frequently carry up to 20 pounds, and occasionally push/pull up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required of this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
At least 6 months of experience in this field preferred.
Knowledge of large volume food service delivery systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in large-scale cooking operation, with supervisory skills, is preferable.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of residents, resident family members, coworkers, and Immanuel Living.
Understand and support the philosophy, policies, and standards of Immanuel Living and the Nutrition Services Department.
Maintain quality of resident care, including compliance with Facility and Nutrition Services Department policies and procedures, and State and Federal guidelines.
Follow facility and department policies and procedures.
Possess a high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene.
Maintain high safety and sanitation standards in food service preparation.
Maintain and follow standardized recipes and special diet orders.
Prepare and serve food according to planned menus.
Report equipment and supply needs to Food & Beverage Manager.
Support purchasing, receiving, and storage standards.
Use and teach staff proper food handling techniques.
Date, label, and store food properly.
Keep work areas clean and in good order and assist with cleaning duties.
Purchase food and supplies, based on production needs.
Prepare menus for regular and therapeutic diets.
Assure that food is obtained and ready for meal preparation as listed on the menu.
Plan and organize the preparation of special meals, parties, banquets, etc.
Minimize, plan, and utilize leftovers appropriately.
Monitor and control department resources according to established budget.
Conduct inventory of food and supplies.
Manage incoming telephone calls, interactions with residents, employees, and salespersons.
Maintain an organized office and food production areas.
Promote a team atmosphere and workplace safety.
Communicate with supervisor and participate in training and/or meetings that help facilitate departmental communication process.
Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or required.
Attend staff and departmental meetings, as required.
Communicate with others in a considerate manner.
Function effectively as a team member.
Maintain understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with residents, resident families, and coworkers.
Maintain good working relationships with other staff.
Maintain regular work attendance and follow established work schedule; maintain flexibility if called in to work and during regular shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise the work of others, while promoting teamwork and customer service.