Sous Chef

HarborChase of Olney•Olney, MD

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: To assist in the oversight of daily operations in the kitchen. Works with the Executive Chef to ensure the highest quality food products in accordance with HRA’s standards. This position reports to the Executive Chef and may be required to supervise other staff positions. To perform the duties of the Executive Chef when the Chef is not on property.

Requirements

Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of culinary education and experience
SERV-SAFE Certified, or equivalent
Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates
Background Screening Requirement: In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Produces and oversees breakfast, lunch and dinner depending on schedule, for quality assurance of meal presentation and portion control
Prepares and coordinates all meals from standardized recipes
Assists in the coordination of prep for the following day’s menu
Participates in a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review detail of daily menu
Keeps stock rooms, coolers and freezers clean and rotated. All food must be labeled, dated and stored in accordance with local, state and county health department policies
Ensures an adequate number of culinary employees each shift and ensures absences are covered as to not allow coverage holes
Assists in menu and recipe development
Assists in food ordering and inventory
Assists in the adherence to maintaining budget compliance for daily food costs
Assists in applying appropriate loss prevention procedures
Assists in training, scheduling, of employees in accordance with HRA’s human resources policy
Assists in the coordination and execution of special events
Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements
Provides training for all kitchen staff
Maintains daily interaction with residents
The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.
Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents