Sous Chef

Westminster•Palm City, FL

7d•$25

About The Position

When you work at Sandhill Cove, you can also enjoy a work-life balance. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! Sandhill Cove is recruiting for a hospitality-focused Sous Chef to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands-on production cooking in the community Culinary Services Department and is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times. The schedule for this position is 11am or noon - 8:30pm. Flexibility and weekends required.

Requirements

High school diploma
Culinary degree preferred or equivalent experience as a sous chef
Minimum of three years restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Responsibilities

Responsible to assist in the overall coordination of food preparation and presentation
Forecasting of labor and supplies following the Food & Beverage budget
Responsible for the interviewing, training, scheduling and the supervision of kitchen staff to ensure proper preparation of all food items.
Ensures the sanitary handling, preparation, proper storage of food, correct use of and care of equipment.
Assists with the receiving and storage of foods and non‑food supplies.
Exemplify at all times community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Oversees work assignments for kitchen personnel and assign special jobs to the appropriate staff members.
Assist in preparation of daily production sheets and forecast supply needs to meet the food production requirements of the dining room, Health Center and special functions.
Plans food production to coordinate with meal service hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved and meets standards.
Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
Assist with serving meals and ware washing as necessary.
Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.
Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.