Sous Chef

Celebration Village Forsyth; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Management, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join a senior living community in Suwanee, GA. You will prepare nutritious meals, monitor temperatures, and ensure food safety and portion control in a fast-paced kitchen.

Required: at least a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years cooking experience, and Serv-Safe certification. Lifting up to 40 pounds and strong customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED minimum.
• Minimum two years cooking experience.
• Serv-Safe Certification required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.
• Use recipes and correct portion sizes to control costs and provide a consistent product.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods and monitor equipment cleanliness.
• Monitor temperatures of refrigerators and freezers daily and manage waste.
• Follow safety procedures; assist in ordering, menu writing, and scheduling as needed.
• Work as a team to maintain a pleasant and productive kitchen environment.

Skills

Food safety

Cooking

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CELEBRATION VLLG FORSYTH
3000 CELEBRATION BLVD
SUWANEE, GA 30024, USA

CELEBRATION VLLG FORSYTH
3000 CELEBRATION BLVD
SUWANEE, GA 30024, USA

The Sous Chef is to provide wholesome, nutritious, and attractive food that is served at the appropriate temperature. The Sous Chef reports to the Dining Services Director.

Essential Functions of the Sous Chef

• Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.
• Use recipes and correct portion sizes to provide a consistent product while controlling costs.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods.
• Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Control overproduction and waste of all food items.
• Comply with all state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.
• Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Responsible for general cleaning of cook’s area, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for storage of items received from vendors.
• Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items.
• Mop and clean kitchen as needed.
• Removes garbage to dumpster as needed.
• Reports equipment and safety issues to the Dining Services Director.
• Sous Chef assumes all responsibility of the kitchen including but not limited to: ordering, menu writing, associate scheduling in the absence of the Dining Services Director and/or Executive Chef.
• Work as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions of the Sous Chef

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within the healthcare or hospitality field.
• Serv-Safe Certification required.
• Physical requirements include the ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficient to serve the residents.
• Professional and neat appearance and presentation, adherence to the dress code, and good personal hygiene are expected.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents.
• Be free of communicable disease.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
• Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.

There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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