Sous Chef - River's Edge

Senior Resource Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living seeks a dedicated Food Service Manager to ensure high-quality dining experiences for residents. This role involves preparing meals, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. Join a passionate team committed to providing exceptional care and service in a safe and welcoming environment. Your culinary skills and leadership will contribute significantly to enhancing the quality of life for seniors, making every meal a delightful experience. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in food service.
• Experience in hospitality or senior living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meals while ensuring high-quality dining service.
• Supervises staff and maintains safe food handling procedures.
• Orders supplies and maintains accurate production records.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Compliance

Menu Planning

Staff Supervision

Education

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Experience in Food Service

Job description

Company Description

Senior Resource Group-SRG has been an innovator in the development and operation of senior living communities across the USA for over 37 years. Our experience and passion have earned us numerous awards for innovative community design, excellent service, and exceptional care.

Job Description

• Prepares and cooks meals for residents under the direction of the Food Service Director. Responsible for providing high-quality dining service that considers resident preferences and dietary requirements, in compliance with food and sanitation regulations. Assists in all phases of kitchen management.
• Maintains a professional appearance, manner, and approach while on duty.
• Promotes a safe and sanitary environment for staff, residents, and visitors; actively reduces safety hazards, accidents, and injuries.
• Contributes to improving community relations and increasing public awareness of the community.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Ensures high-quality service delivery to residents.
• Reports incidents involving residents or employees to the Food Service Director, identifies safety hazards, and assists in corrective actions.
• Supports a safe environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of residents, prospects, and staff.
• Participates in departmental and community meetings and projects as directed.
• Supports resident-centered activities as directed.
• Supervises and assists staff in preparing menu items, using recipes, high-quality ingredients, and proper kitchen equipment.
• Conducts quality assurance tests on menu items as directed.
• Supervises safe food handling procedures, emphasizing critical control points.
• Ensures proper labeling and storage of all foods.
• Cooks foods according to menu and serving needs.
• Assists in menu planning, review, and revision; develops recipes that adhere to food cost and quality standards.
• Helps meet staffing goals.
• Orders supplies and maintains records as directed.
• Maintains preventative maintenance for kitchen equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Assists in controlling food, labor, and supply costs; minimizes waste and theft.
• Maintains accurate daily production records.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in food service within hospitality, country clubs, or senior living preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Senior Resource Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category. We prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on these categories. We comply with all applicable laws, including considerations of unemployment status in hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee employment.

Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas unless designated smoking areas are established in accordance with applicable law.