Sous Chef

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will assist in the oversight of daily operations in the kitchen and work with the Executive Chef to ensure the high-quality food products and kitchen cleanliness.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals from standardized recipes in accordance with order in a timely and attractive manner.; Set up food service line and workstations with needed condiments.; Ensure all condiments and garnishes that are required are prepared and served with the appropriate foods.; Assist in coordinating prep for the following day’s menu.; Participate in a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review detail of daily menu.; Assist with training of new kitchen employees.; Assist with scheduling of employees within the department.; Assist with food ordering, monitoring inventory and creating the menu cycle.; Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean and ensure that food supply stocks are rotated and that all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly.; Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements.; Keep food waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques.; Manage and supervise Cooks, Lead Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility Workers as needed.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working in a commercial kitchen environment and/or a related certificate or degree from a college or technical school.; Serv Safe or other required local, county or state certifications.; You are organized and great at communicating with co-workers and residents.; You take pride in the quality and presentation of food that you have helped to prepare.; You have basic to advanced knowledge of cooking and preparation of meals.; You have a thorough understanding of food service techniques and requirements.