Sous Chef

Collegeharbor; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Company-paid Life Insurance and Volunt

Disability

Generous PTO

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with (4

Job summary

Addington Place at College Harbor in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a dependable cook to support the Food & Beverage Director, plan meals and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring nutrition and safety for residents.

The Sous Chef will prepare high quality meals, maintain kitchen sanitation, and coordinate with dining staff to meet dietary needs and resident satisfaction. Experience in fine dining is preferred; weekend/holiday work is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience in food production.
• Previous experience in fine dining preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal.
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out simple one - or two - step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must demonstrate interest in working with a senior population.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner according to the menu and recipes in a safe, efficient and sanitary manner.
• Maintain basic food recipes, preparation, service and storage sanitation principles.
• Cook food during preparation according to production forecasts, including braising, soups, blanching, roasting, and cold items as assigned.
• Suggest menu or recipe changes to use leftovers and over-stocked items.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning and serving per menu cycles and recipes; taste for quality.
• Maintain standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Follow local, state, and federal policies on food handling.
• Communicate with wait staff and Chef to ensure resident satisfaction.
• Support Masterpiece initiatives and encourage residents as a cheerleader.
• Be dependable and punctual; interact courteously with guests and residents.
• Support organizational goals and values; balance team and individual duties.
• Respond promptly to resident needs; comply with OSHA; cover kitchen management in supervisor’s absence.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food preparation

Team coordination

Food safety

Communication

Reading comprehension

Math basics

Basic computer skills

Senior population interest

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tired of late-night restaurant shifts? Join our culinary team and enjoy a consistent schedule, competitive pay, and a supportive kitchen environment.

We're looking for a dependable cook who enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious meals for our residents in a welcoming senior living community.

Addington Place at College Harbor, an AgeWell Solvere Living managed community is a senior living campus (AL, IL, SNF) in beautiful Saint Petersburg, Florida.

As a certified Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row, we proudly offer eligible team members:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Responsibilities:

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Food & Beverage Director with meal/menu planning, assist with supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining a well-stocked kitchen. The Sous Chef will also prepare high quality meals that meet or exceed hospitality and service standards of the community. Ensures that the community kitchen is in good condition and that all food stations are clean/sanitized and that all meals are prepared according to resident dietary needs and food safety guidelines.

Job Functions

• Prepares all foods, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, according to the menu and standardized recipes in a safe, efficient and sanitary manner.
• Maintains basic food recipes, preparation, service and storage sanitation principles.
• Cooks food during the preparation process in accordance with production forecasts. This may include braising meats, preparing soup stocks, blanching and roasting. Prepares cold menu items on the service line as assigned by Chef.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes so that leftovers and any over-stocked items are used in a timely manner.
• Ensures the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes. Tastes and prepares food to determine quality and palatability.
• Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene and health standards.
• Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Communicates and works closely with the wait service staff, Dining Room Manager and Chef to ensure resident satisfaction.
• Supports and participates in Masterpiece (i.e. assists with feedback groups, assists in new initiatives, encourages residents and acts as their "cheerleader").
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality).
• Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Supports organizations goals and values.
• Balances teams and individual responsibilities.
• Responds promptly to resident needs.
• Complies with OSHA in the workplace.
• Ability to cover the kitchen management in absence of the Food & Beverage Director.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of related experience and/or training in food production.
• Previous experience in fine dining preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal.
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out simple one - or two - step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must demonstrate interest in working with a senior population.

Miscellaneous:

• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments.
• Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• May be required to work extended hours (up to 16 hours per day).
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B & C viruses.
• While performing the duties of this job, may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving, mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status.
• Background, criminal, and drug tests may be required.
• May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
• Appropriate dress required. Uniforms must be neat, clean and wrinkle free.
• Works primarily indoors.
• Possible exposure to high heat and cold temperatures.
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.