Sous Chef

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Sous ChefSupervisor: Executive ChefFLSA Status: Hourly, non -exempt

Date Approved: September 2021OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

To assist in managing the kitchen through preparation of nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals, while working as a team with other Food Services members to provide smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen area. All policies and procedures of Sunshine Retirement must be followed, including menus, presentation, and portion-control requirements. MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age

High school graduate or equivalent

Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent, preferred

Two (2) years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking

Maintain food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state requirements

Ability to read and prepare recipes, in careful detail, as provided by Sunshine Retirement Living

Knowledge of and ability to conform to Food Service sanitation practices

Ability to work with staff and residents to resolve food service problems resourcefully and effectively

Possess computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet applications

Ability to manage and maintain logs, reports, and records

In addition to the above, the following skills are preferred: experience serving senior citizens; familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to the Community and Human Resources procedures

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff

Ability to work in a team setting and be a team positive player

Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents

Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills

Ability to work under little supervision with time constraints while maintaining a high level of performance and meeting department deadlines

Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards

Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Review menus and daily food production worksheets for instructions

Prepare meals following Sunshine Retirement menus and recipes

Practice Sunshine portion-control standards

Follow safe food-handling procedures

In conjunction with the Executive Chef, ensure that food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for the meal and assists in coordinating prep for the following days menu

Serve nutritious, attractively garnished food in an efficient manner ensuring high culinary standards are met

Complete leftover logs and use leftovers in a time-safe and creative manner to minimize waste

Follow procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food in a compliant and timely manner

Ensure Temperature logs are completed at required time (Cooler, Freezer, Production Sheets, and Dishwasher)

Follow Sunshine Retirement sanitation and state and local health department standards by effectively cleaning while working, including the preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls and floors using appropriated cleaning schedules and charts

Focus on resident satisfaction and effectively resolve any food-complaint issues as needed

Oversee the Community Food Services staff and overall smooth kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef

Assist in training new food service employees as directed by the Executive Chef

Ensure that all Cooks and Food Services staff are wearing appropriate, clean, and neat uniforms.

Assign tasks as needed and assist in the set-up of special functions

Perform administrative duties including menu planning, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, inventory, end-of-month report, staffing and payroll if required

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others

Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required

Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude

Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner

Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather

conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor

Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards

Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times

Follow specified procedures regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premises

Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed)

Maintains current food handlers permit and other certifications as necessary to fulfill state regulations, including minimum annual education requirements to maintain active certification

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Stand

Walk

Sit

Pushing, pulling and/or reaching

Grasping and fine manipulation

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.