Sous Chef

Quail Park•Lynnwood, WA

3h•$27 - $30

About The Position

Quail Park of Lynnwood currently has an opening for a Sous Chef on our Signature Dining Team. Our team manages the entire dining experience of our seniors ensuring that meals are presented in a clean and attractive manner and that residents, both new and old, feel welcome. Join us for our amazing work-life balance! Must be able to work weekends as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years food service experience with progressively increasing responsibility, with at least 1-year supervisory experience
Strong understanding of dining room operations
Demonstrated ability to create and implement menus that include variety, interest and appeal while also meeting the nutritional needs of the senior population
Demonstrated understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations
Must be ablet to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to effectively communicate with residents, guests, staff, and vendors
Proficiency in basic computer skills
Must meet all health-related and/or food-handling requirements pertaining to local and state regulatory agencies
Must maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler’s credentials

Responsibilities

Support Director of Signature Dining and Executive Chef in creating and monitoring kitchen team member schedules and creating daily assignments to ensure efficient and effective meal preparation, service, and clean-up
Support Director of Signature Dining and Executive Chef with maintaining department within budgetary guidelines
Maintain knowledge base of current OSHA, and local and state regulatory agency guidelines and ensures that kitchen and food service program maintain regulatory compliance
Responsible for training and directing all kitchen team members during shift
When necessary, fill in for Director of Signature Dining, Executive Chef, or Dining Room Manager
Assist Dining Room Manager with direction of serving staff as needed
Assists Director of Signature Dining and Executive Chef with ordering, monitoring, and maintaining an adequate inventory of all food supplies, and kitchen and dining room small wares and equipment
Assists Director of Signature Dining and Executive Chef with menus and ensures that meals provide variety, interest, and appeal, while meeting the nutritional needs of the residents
Ensure food is attractively presented
Ensure that kitchen and food storage areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition
Enforces safe food handling techniques
Works in conjunction with management team in providing food for, and participating in, community special events, parties, and marketing functions.
Assists with cleaning duties as required