What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at The Highlands At Wyomissing?
Summary of Responsibilities :
The Sous Chef is responsible for all aspects of food preparation for all dining areas, catering events, and bar. This position ensures that all needed items are prepared; focusing on quality, presentation, and schedule, and following production sheets, recipes, and temperature logs. This position assures meals service is satisfactory, following sanitation and Serv Safe procedures, observing and maintaining food storage, cooking temperatures, labeling, and dating.
Essential Functions :
- Performs opening and closing procedures.
- Communicates to proper personnel through the correct channels when there are discrepancies with food items such as shortages, and overages.
- Properly uses production sheets and temperature log books.
- Prepares, sets up and monitors daily food production, special functions, service, and resident satisfaction through proper food handling guidelines and portion control.
- Prepares all food items according to Serv Safe procedures.
- Makes sure service times are followed in all areas.
- Ensures all walk-ins, reach-ins and storage areas are organized and all food is properly wrapped, labeled, dated, and used by date, and enforces Use By dates
- Ensures all foods are served at proper temperatures.
- Responsible for keeping food waste to a minimum and utilizing leftovers.
- Ensures food quality and serving lines by accurately following Serv Safe procedures, plate presentation, portion control, and using standardized recipes.
- Replenishes food items as required.
- Maintains kitchen, dish room, and all storage areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Ensures the completion of sanitation assignments and logs in compliance with food and safety standards.
- Demonstrates interest in learning additional aspects of the job and offers suggestions to improve workflow.
- Completes sanitation expectations for all areas.
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