Sous Chef- Country Club Senior Living
About The Position
The Sous Chef assists in overseeing daily kitchen operations and works with the Executive Chef to ensure high-quality food and kitchen cleanliness. The position prepares food in a full scratch kitchen and supports elevated events and multi-kitchen management. Responsibilities include preparing meals from standardized recipes, maintaining food presentation and service stations, coordinating preparation for upcoming menus, training and scheduling kitchen employees, assisting with food ordering and inventory, and supervising kitchen staff as needed. The role also maintains food safety and cleanliness standards, minimizes food waste, and ensures food is stored and labeled properly.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience working in a commercial kitchen environment and/or a related certificate or degree from a college or technical school.
- ServSafe or other required local, county, or state certifications.
- Organization and strong communication with co-workers and residents.
- Pride in food quality and presentation.
- Basic to advanced knowledge of cooking and meal preparation.
- Thorough understanding of food service techniques and requirements.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meals from standardized recipes in a timely and attractive manner.
- Set up food service lines and workstations with needed condiments.
- Prepare and serve required condiments and garnishes with appropriate foods.
- Assist in coordinating preparation for the following day’s menu.
- Participate in pre-meal meetings with food servers to review the daily menu.
- Assist with training new kitchen employees.
- Assist with scheduling employees within the department.
- Assist with food ordering, inventory monitoring, and creation of the menu cycle.
- Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean; rotate food supplies and ensure perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food preparation in accordance with state and local health department codes.
- Minimize food waste through food storage and recycling techniques.
- Manage and supervise Cooks, Lead Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility Workers as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Access to DailyPay to access earned but unpaid wages before the next payday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
