What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Maple Brook Terrace IL?
Job Description
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title : Sous Chef
Supervisor : Executive ChefFLSA Status : Hourly, non -exempt
Date Approved : September 2021
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
To assist in managing the kitchen through preparation of nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals, while working as a team with other Food Services members to provide smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen area. All policies and procedures of Sunshine Retirement must be followed, including menus, presentation, and portion-control requirements.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 18 years of age
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent, preferred
- Two (2) years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking
- Maintain food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state requirements
- Ability to read and prepare recipes, in careful detail, as provided by Sunshine Retirement Living
- Knowledge of and ability to conform to Food Service sanitation practices
- Ability to work with staff and residents to resolve food service problems resourcefully and effectively
- Possess computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Ability to manage and maintain logs, reports, and records
- In addition to the above, the following skills are preferred : experience serving senior citizens; familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to the Community and Human Resources procedures
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
- Ability to work in a team setting and be a team positive player
- Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
- Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
- Ability to work under little supervision with time constraints while maintaining a high level of performance and meeting department deadlines
- Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards
- Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
20% or less
20% to 40%
40% to 60%
60% to 80%
80% to 100%
Stand
Walk
Pushing, pulling and / or reaching
Grasping and fine manipulation
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
Taste or smell
Lifts Weight or Exerts Force
20% or less
20% to 40%
40% to 60%
60% to 80%
80% to 100%
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.