Sous Chef

Dial Silvercrest Corp•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef or Dining Director in overseeing daily food production while maintaining high food quality and safety standards. The role helps lead kitchen staff, ensures efficient meal service, and contributes to a positive dining experience for residents.

Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior cook.
Experience in volume food production within a commercial kitchen.
Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
Know state food-handling and kitchen regulations.
Know nutrition and dietary restrictions common among older adults.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to operate kitchen appliances and office equipment, including a dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, computer, photocopier, and telephone.
Knowledge of and conformity to state and local food and health codes, with a strong focus on sanitation and food safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or senior living.
Willingness to learn and help others.
Enjoyment in working with older adults.

Responsibilities

Prepare and portion food ingredients according to standardized recipes, with attention to attractive plate presentation.
Assist with menu planning and review or adjust menus with a supervisor to account for seasonal foods, vendor sale prices, special events, and holidays.
Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate residents’ special dietary needs or improve recipes.
Monitor food inventory, assist with ordering supplies, and minimize waste.
Maintain written inventories of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen foods, non-food supplies, dishes, and utensils.
Assist in ordering food and non-food items through Dial’s preferred vendor.
Use the point-of-sale system and train new staff members as required.
Ensure delivered foods and ingredients are properly handled, labeled, and stored for infection control.
Monitor compliance with Dial standards and applicable food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
Maintain a high level of resident satisfaction in the food service department.
Record Ready-to-Use food items on the TELS website, ensuring three items are recorded with each meal.
Record cooler, freezer, and dish machine temperatures on the TELS website.
Assist with supervising the kitchen team and ensure proper food preparation, presentation, and training.
Report on-the-job injuries to a supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day they occur.
Maintain the confidentiality of verbal and written information about residents, community operations, and personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.