Sous Chef

The Palace • Homestead, FL

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Luxury Senior Living Communities in Kendall, Coral Gables & Homestead are looking for a Sous Chef for its Palace Gardens, a 200-bed Assisted Living & Memory Care Community. This position's #1 priority is to supervise and coordinate the production and service of meals to residents & employees, cooking demonstrations and large events.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of quantity cooking experience in hospitality setting.
• Experience in banquet style cooking & management capabilities.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in long-term care food service setting.
• Must have a Food Safety Manager Certification.
• Must have knowledge of arithmetic & units of measurement used in food preparation.
• Must possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions in the English.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary School Certification preferred.
• Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create menu cycles that are in compliance with AHCA regulations and residents’ dietary restrictions.
• Prepare food items according to daily production schedule utilizing standardized recipes.
• Maintain daily temperature log, proper food storage, food labels, cleaning schedules & work assignments.
• Coordinate food handling, cooking schedules and cooking methods to assure meals are palatable and appetizing in appearance during the Executive Chef’s absence.
• Order inventory and rotate food supplies.
• Receive, store & distribute food and supplies.
• Supervise cooks, prep cooks & dishwashing staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed