Sous Chef

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP • Sevierville, TN

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing, following daily menu, and serving regular and special diets to residents and employees. Will utilize the USDA Dietary Handbook in all planning and preparation. The position requires initiating and maintaining strong professional relationships with peers, immediate supervisor, and leadership throughout the organization, as well as with clients and families, clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Demonstrates a high level of follow through
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Renaissance Health Care, Smoky Mountain Lodge.

Nice To Haves

• Trade or vocational school training preferred.
• One (1) year experience in a culinary setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes in preparation of menu items.
• Utilize only proper sanitation methods in preparation and serving of food.
• Avoids food waste whenever possible.
• Ensures proper storage temperatures.
• Follows published menus and completes substitution schedule when necessary.
• Follows cleaning schedule as posted.
• Works with other staff to coordinate menus, menu changes, resident needs, and special diets.
• Ensures inventory is well stocked and equipment is in good working order.
• Controls food costs by ensuring staff follow proper storage procedures, standardized recipes, and waste control.
• Can be relied upon to be at work as scheduled and is rarely absent from work, notifying the supervisor if absent.
• Demonstrates an ability to adapt to changes in the facility function, management styles, and facility routines.
• Reads, understands, and adheres to all company policy statements on ethics, conduct, and conflict of interests.
• Adheres to facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, implementing regularly.
• Maintains positive attitude and acts as a team player with others on the team.
• Attends all supervisory trainings within assigned time frames as required by the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED