Junior Sous Chef

Job Description : Sunday OFF

Monday 9 : 30 am - 6 pm

Tuesday 9 : 30 am - 6 pm

Wednesday OFF

Thursday 9 : 30 am - 6 pm

Friday 9 : 30 am - 6 pm

Saturday 9 : 30 am - 6 pm

I. Position Summary :

Supervises the culinary team in the performance of their assigned tasks as directed by the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. Ensure that the kitchen and staff adhere to all licensure, food safety, and sanitation regulations. In the absence of other management, oversee the running of the culinary team in the performance of their assigned tasks. Demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and goals of the mission of Hebrew SeniorLife. Work with the culinary team to meet all needs of the kitchen, RSU Pantry, and households through active involvement and oversight of the food operation. Ensure that the kitchen and staff adhere to all licensure, food safety,y and sanitation regulations. Works in tandem with the rest of the supervisory team to ensure that food, services, and operations run to the highest standards.

II. Core Competencies :

Promote effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships, maintaining professional conduct at all times. Demonstrate a positive, supportive attitude towards all. Display patience and tact when dealing with all Center personnel. Present the department in a positive manner when dealing with visitors, patients, and staff. Maintain a courteous and pleasant attitude toward visitors, patients, and staff. Contribute to the efficient and productive operation of the department. Complete assignments with minimal assistance and total follow-up. Exercise initiative, seeking additional tasks and projects from the supervisor. Recognize problems independently and work toward improving systems and procedures. Employee-focused through engagement, hands-on support, and training. Motivate staff while promoting quality of service and team team-based approach. Demonstrate a strong commitment to the cultural beliefs, goals, and mission of Hebrew Senior Life. Strive to make every encounter with a patient a positive and meaningful experience, while providing safe and efficient quality care.

III. Position Responsibilities :

• Works directly with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on menu development and engineering, reviewing menus, analyzes recipes, and determines food, labor, and overhead costs.
• Notes utilization of food surpluses and leftovers, taking into account probable number of guests and popularity of various dishes.
• Familiarizes newly hired Cooks, Nutritional Assistance, Culinary Associates, Stewards and Dietary interns with practices of kitchen and oversees training
• Supervises cooking and other kitchen personnel and coordinates their assignments to ensure economical and timely food production with hands on support whenever needed.
• Resolves customer concerns
• Represents company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all customer and employee interactions
• Establishes and enforces nutrition, sanitation, recipe compliance, safety and merchandising standards
• Responsible for compliance with all local, state and federal requirements relative to operation, equipment, training, certification for culinary department.
• Assures compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe and safety requirements
• Ensures corporate and OSHA safety standards are followed
• Maintains professional appearance at all times, clean and well-groomed in accordance with company standards
• Participation in industry-related meetings and organizations
• Prep Lists / Production Sheets - coordinate assignments to culinary personnel.
• Monitoring Temperature Taking / Logs
• Ensure recipe adherence, noting suggested adjustments.
• Support oversight of DPH sanitation regulations in kitchen, RSU pantry and households.
• Manage leftovers / storage / usage and cooler organization (walkins and reachins in hot and cold production areas.
• Oversee filling of food orders for kitchen, RSU pantry and households.
• .Communicate with Nutrition Lead on any daily adjustments.
• Communicate daily with Executive Sous Chef & Executive Chef on any issues in the kitchen.
• Ensure daily production is being followed accurately according to prep list and RSU tally guides.
• Support Onboarding and Training new employees with guidance from Executive Sous Chef & Executive Chef.
• Participate in development and presentation of material for weekly staff huddles.
• Participate in Weekly internal DPH audits alongside operations supervisors.
• Follow up on any open items from internal audits.
• Communicate with Executive Sous Chef & Executive Chef on any equipment work order / repair / ordering needs.
• Coordinate with Nutritional Assistance, Culinary Associates and Dietary interns on plate presentation and meal overviews.Supervise the production, preparation and presentation of all foods as assigned by the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef to ensure that a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to company standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Professionalism

Technical Skills / Documentation

Quality Improvement

Safety

IV Qualifications

V Physical Requirements

See Occupational Health.

Remote Type

Salary Range :

$48,297.00 - $67,615.00