Sous Chef

Goodwin Living•Alexandria, VA

7d•$62,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees kitchen operation while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. Prepares or directs preparation of all food by the kitchen staff in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. Follows standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required.
Holds a current Serv Safe Food Service Sanitation Certificate or can obtain within first 30 days of hire.
Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with staff, residents, and others.
Strong communication skills required.
Must use discretion and independent judgment when performing job duties.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of food service experience is preferred.
At least three years of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with planning regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
Conducts daily meetings with production team members.
Assists in training kitchen staff in food preparation, safe food handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on regulatory standards.
Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned.
Assists with ordering of food / nonfood supplies while adhering to budget constraints.
Makes decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products.
Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits. Successful completion of surveys with no deficiencies.
Interfaces with representatives of regulatory agencies regarding food safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
Maintains a clean, sanitary working environment.
Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA and patient rights policies.
Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.
Participates in meetings where department goals are established and implements assigned action plans to achieve expected outcomes.
Participates in hiring process and may provide input to hiring and performance management issues. Consults appropriately with Human Resources and DS Director.
Mentors and assists team members with personal growth, training, and job skills.
Encourages positive team member behavior and performance, provides constant feedback including timely completion of performance appraisals, and rewards team members appropriately. Identifies unacceptable performance and behavior, takes appropriate action within authority, holds team members accountable, and maintains documentation.
Delegates responsibilities to team members adequately to ensure effective and appropriate accomplishments of tasks as needed.