Senior Living Sous Chef

About the role

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is seeking a Sous Chef to support residents in their wellness journey.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items following proper recipes and procedures specified by the Executive Chef.
• Ensures all food items are prepared in a timely fashion.
• Uses batch-cooking methods when appropriate to ensure a fresh product.
• Visually inspects all food that is ready to be served for proper plating.
• Regularly meets with the Executive Chef to discuss menu preparation for the upcoming weeks.
• Suggests ways to improve food quality and efficient production of menus.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes all work areas and equipment before and after use.
• P Practices correct food handling and food storage procedures.
• Maintains documentation of all temperature charts and records.
• Completes assigned cleaning duties to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met.
• In the absence of the Executive Chef, oversees and directs all dining service Team Members assigned during a shift. Also resolves food problems by clarifying residents’ concerns, determining cause, selecting the best solution, expediting corrected meal or adjustment, and following up with the resident to ensure the resolution meets their expectations.
• Trains new staff using the Dining Services Training Manual.
• Accurately completes all food production records in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as federal and state guidelines.
• Contributes to team success through positive interactions with residents and staff daily.
• Orders and maintains stock.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality food preparation.
• Experience in scratch cooking in a high volume, fine dining setting.
• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, etc.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with seniors.
• Dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey.
• Genuinely loves working with the senior population.
• Committed to ensuring residents are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity.

Skills

• Quality food preparation skills.
• Scratch cooking expertise.
• Batch-cooking proficiency.
• Visual inspection and plating skills.
• Menu planning and improvement suggestions.
• Kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Food handling and storage procedures.
• Temperature chart and record keeping.
• Positive interaction with residents and staff.
• Training and mentoring new staff.
• Ordering and maintaining stock.

Benefits

• Highest competitive pay.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with generous company match, vacation & sick time, holidays, and more!
• A free daily meal.
• A stable career with a long-term company committed to our team members for 30 years.
• A rapidly growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Pay

• Highest competitive pay.

Schedule

• Stable career with a long-term company committed to our team members for 30 years.