Assistant Chef

Garden Healthcare; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Springs Village Senior Living is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the Culinary Director in managing all culinary and dining operations. You will assist with inventory control, event planning, safety, and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include preparing menus, maintaining sanitation standards, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Experience in healthcare dining and kitchen management is preferred for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or senior living dining is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience with inventory and budget awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare regular and modified menus following guidelines.
• Adhere to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Create and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen areas.
• Manage food and inventory within budget guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and inspections.
• Oversee equipment operation and safe use, maintaining sanitation protocols.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Inventory management

Menu planning

Sanitation standards

Health regulations

Team supervision

Job description

Are you passionate about creating delicious, nutritious meals and delivering exceptional dining experiences?Big Springs VillageSenior Living is seeking an Assistant Chef to join our team!

Job Description

As an Assistant Chef, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Culinary Director in managing all aspects of our culinary and dining department. This includes inventory control, special events planning, ensuring safety and sanitation standards, and maintaining outstanding resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare regular and modified menus following established guidelines.
• Adhere to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Create and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Manage food and non-food inventory to stay within budget guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and sanitation procedures, as evidenced by successful health inspections and audits.
• Oversee proper equipment operation and maintenance while ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
• Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of kitchen management experience.
• Experience in institutional and batch cooking, preferably in healthcare or senior living settings.