Traveling Sous Chef (PRN)

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services • PA

118d • $250 - $300

About The Position

Forefront Healthcare is looking for a passionate leader to join our team in! We have an exciting opportunity for a Traveling Sous Chef (PRN). This position will be traveling throughout the USA. MUST HAVE HEALTHCARE BACKGROUND! THIS IS AN AS-NEEDED POSITION (PRN) - TRAVELING POSITION ONLY! Must have a strong food/culinary healthcare/senior living background who has proven leadership with teams. This would include HEALTHCARE, SKILLED NURSING, ASSISTED LIVING, INDEPENDANT LIVING! Forefront's business is growing quickly and we need a qualified Sous Chef to help support our openings and expanding business.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
• General knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.
• Current Drivers License Required.

Nice To Haves

• Serve Safe Certified
• Education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
• Prepare, season, cook and serve for assigned meal; ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for patients as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Creatively collaborate with Dining Management on special events and menus.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered.
• Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus.
• Notify Dietary Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs.
• Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Dietary Manager.
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of Dietary Manager.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Attend and present in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager.

Benefits

• Salary: $250.00/day - $300.00/DAY (BASED ON EXPERIENCE)
• Expenses paid for: airfare, hotel, food, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED