Sous Chef - The Carrington at Lincolnwood

Senior Resource Group•Lincolnwood, IL

About The Position

The Sous Chef prepares and cooks meals for residents under the direction of the Executive Chef and Food Service Director. The role helps provide high-quality dining service that accounts for resident preferences and special dietary requirements while complying with applicable food and sanitation regulations. The Sous Chef assists with all phases of kitchen management, including kitchen opening and closing and other duties assigned by the Executive Chef. The position helps supervise and support staff producing menu items, including following recipes and production records, selecting high-quality ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and portioning and garnishing food. The Sous Chef conducts quality assurance tests as directed, oversees safe food handling with special attention to critical controls, monitors food labeling and storage, and prepares quantities according to the menu and number of people served. The role also assists with menu planning and revision, recipe development, staffing goals, ordering supplies, maintaining records and accounts, preventive maintenance, and controlling food, labor, and supply costs. The Sous Chef maintains a professional manner, confidentiality, and a safe, sanitary environment; reports incidents and hazards; and supports community relations, resident well-being, meetings, projects, and resident-centered activities.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Food service experience in the hospitality, country club, or senior living industry.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals for residents under the direction of the Executive Chef and Food Service Director.
Provide high-quality dining service that considers resident preferences and special dietary requirements and complies with food and sanitation regulations.
Assist the Executive Chef with kitchen management, including opening, closing, and other assigned duties.
Help supervise and assist staff in producing menu items using recipes and production records, high-quality ingredients, kitchen equipment, and appropriate portioning and garnishing.
Conduct quality assurance tests for menu items as directed by the Food Service Director.
Supervise safe food-handling procedures for cooking staff, with special emphasis on critical control.
Monitor food labeling and proper storage.
Cook appropriate quantities according to the menu and number of people being served.
Assist with planning, reviewing, and revising menus and menu cycles.
Help develop and maintain recipes that meet food-cost and quality standards.
Assist with adherence to staffing goals.
Order supplies and maintain records and accounts as directed by the Executive Chef and Food Service Director.
Help maintain a preventive maintenance program for kitchen equipment and promptly report equipment or facility malfunctions to maintenance.
Assist with reviewing and controlling food, labor, and supply costs; control overproduction, waste, and theft.
Maintain accurate daily production records.
Maintain a professional appearance, manner, and approach while on duty.
Promote a safe and sanitary environment for staff, residents, and visitors; help reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries.
Contribute to community relations and public awareness of the community.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality and support high-quality service delivery to residents.
Report resident and employee incidents and safety hazards to the Executive Chef and Food Service Director, and assist with timely corrective action.
Help maintain an environment conducive to the safety and physical and emotional well-being of residents, prospects, and personnel.
Participate in departmental and community meetings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
Support and participate in the resident-centered activity program as directed by the supervisor.