Forefront Healthcare is looking for a passionate leader to join our team in! We have an exciting opportunity for a Traveling Sous Chef (PRN). This position will be travel to various states in the east region including Atlanta New Orleans and Connecticut.
- MUST HAVE HEALTHCARE BACKGROUND
THIS IS AN ASNEEDED POSITION (PRN) TRAVELING POSITION ONLY. Typical is 10 days on with four days off.
Must have a strong food / culinary healthcare / senior living background who has proven leadership with teams. This would include HEALTHCARE SKILLED NURSING ASSISTED LIVING INDEPENDANT LIVING!
Forefronts business is growing quickly and we need a qualified Sous Chef to help support our openings and expanding business.
Essential Functions :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Coordinate food preparation and meal service.Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule.Prepare season cook and serve for assigned meal; ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.Prepare nutritional snacks for patients as directed by the Dietary Manager.Creatively collaborate with Dining Management on special events and menusMonitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.In the absence of the Dietary Manager checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.Determine amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus.Notify Dietary Manager of food supplies or equipment needs Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Dietary ManagerSupervise dietary staff in the absence of Dietary ManagerClean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary ManagerBe knowledgeable of Federal State and facilitys rules regulations policies and procedures.Attend and present inservice educational programs.Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.Understand facilitys fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary ManagerCompetencies :
Customer Service Oriented.Basic Food Preparation Knowledge.Sanitation and Safety Practices.Thoroughness.Time Management.Supervisory Responsibility :
Must have the ability to coach others.Proven ability to coach and teach within the kitchen.Ability to lead a group of your peers.Physical Demands :
Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day. Reaches stoops bends lifts carries and manipulates various food products dietary supplies and equipment. Visual acuity and color discrimination for examining cooked and stored foods. Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases. Exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas working at ovens ranges dishwashing machines and at steam tables. Must be able to lift and / or carry 50 to 75 pounds.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications :
Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff residents family members and the public.Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in keeping work records and in recipe preparation.Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to prepare food and operate dietary equipment.Willingness to perform routine repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. An appreciation of the value of food and dietary equipment and an awareness of the requirement for careful handling and economy of serving.Ability to read understand and follow recipe directions diet orders and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff residents and family members.Current Drivers License Required!Salary : $250.00 / day $ 300.00 / DAY (BASED ON EXPERIENCE)
expenses paid for : (airfare hotel food etc.)
References will be checked!Qualifications :
Required Education and Experience :
Ability to read write and speak English.High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference is given to persons with education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets. Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired. Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.Preferred Education and Experience :
Serve Safe CertifiedAdditional Information :
AAP / EEO Statement :
Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Cooking,Cost Control,Sanitation,Knife Skills
Vacancy : 1
Salary : $250 - $300
