Sous Chef

HarborChase; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase in Sarasota, Florida is looking for a culinary professional to assist in daily operations of kitchen. Responsibilities include overseeing meal preparation, menu development, and staff training to maintain high food quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have culinary experience, be SERV‑SAFE certified, and possess the necessary food handling licenses. This position requires a proactive approach to ensure safety and quality in meal presentation.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• SERV‑SAFE Certified, or equivalent.
• Must hold any required food handling/sanitation licenses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure food quality.
• Assist in menu and recipe development.
• Train and schedule kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Food handling certification

Education

Culinary education or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Summary

To assist in the oversight of daily operations in the kitchen. Works with the Executive Chef to ensure the highest quality food products in accordance with HRA’s standards. This position reports to the Executive Chef and may be required to supervise other staff positions. To perform the duties of the Executive Chef when the Chef is not on property.

Essential Functions

• Produces and oversees breakfast, lunch and dinner depending on schedule, for quality assurance of meal presentation and portion control
• Prepares and coordinates all meals from standardized recipes
• Assists in the coordination of prep for the following day’s menu
• Participates in a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review detail of daily menu
• Keeps stock rooms, coolers and freezers clean and rotated. All food must be labeled, dated and stored in accordance with local, state and county health department policies
• Ensures an adequate number of culinary employees each shift and ensures absences are covered as to not allow coverage holes
• Assists in menu and recipe development
• Assists in food ordering and inventory
• Assists in the adherence to maintaining budget compliance for daily food costs
• Assists in applying appropriate loss prevention procedures
• Assists in training, scheduling, of employees in accordance with HRA’s human resources policy
• Assists in the coordination and execution of special events
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements
• Provides training for all kitchen staff
• Maintains daily interaction with residents
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Qualifications / Skills / Educational Requirements

• Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of culinary education and experience
• SERV‑SAFE Certified, or equivalent
• Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com