Sous Chef - Full Time

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village at Summerville Presbyterian Community, a Life Plan Community, seeks a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals. The role provides culinary leadership and ensures food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Responsibilities include supervising prep, labeling and dating, training staff, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and backing up the Executive Chef. The ideal candidate has two years in fine dining or hotel settings, ServSafe certification, and a

Qualifications

• Two years cooking experience in a fine dining/hotel environment.
• Experience in a culinary leadership role.
• High School or GED.
• ServSafe Certified.
• Intermediate Computer Skills.
• Valid SC Driver’s License.
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure items are produced and dated according to specification and labeling system is adhered to.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation regulations and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in training and monitoring employees for productivity and cost control.
• Inspect preparation and cooking equipment for cleanliness and proper operation.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, temperature and plating meet standards.
• Serve as backup for the Executive Chef when needed.
• Monitor holding, storage, stocking and food rotation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Fine dining

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe Certified

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Description

The Village at Summerville Presbyterian Community, a Life Plan Community, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals. The Sous Chef provides culinary expertise and leadership; promotes quality food services and ensures food safety and sanitation requirements are consistently followed. The ideal candidate will be hospitality minded and have worked as a Sous Chef in a retirement community, hotel, restaurant or similar setting.

Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To, The Following

• Ensure items are produced and dated according to specification, and labeling system is adhered to correctly.
• Adhere to and help implement safety and sanitation regulations; maintain cleanliness through shift to ensure quality product.
• Assist in training and monitoring employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses.
• Inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
• Ensure that food products, presentation, temperature, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
• Serve as a backup for the Executive Chef in his or her absence.
• Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Education, Experience And Skills

• Two years cooking experience in a fine dining/hotel environment
• Experience in a culinary leadership role
• High School or GED
• ServSafe Certified
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Valid SC Driver’s License

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• Three years of cooking experience in CCRC, Assisted Living, and/or Long Term Care industry
• Knowledge of SC DHEC regulations
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

At The , we believe in relationships, service, teamwork, stewardship and excellence and use these values daily as we serve.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

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