What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at The Palace?
Luxury Senior Living Communities
In Kendall, Coral Gables & Homestead
Is looking for
Sous Chef
for its
The Palace Gardens
A 200-bed Assisted Living & Memory Care Community
3100 NE 8 Street, Homestead
(Across the Street from Baptist Homestead Hospital)
Winner of Silver award for Best Assisted Living & Memory Care on the Boards
by the National Association of Homebuilders 55 , 2016
The #1 Priority of this position is…
To supervise and coordinate the production and service of meals to residents & employees, cooking demonstrations and large events.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
In coordination with the Director of Food & Beverage, create menu cycles that are in compliance with AHCA regulations and residents’ dietary restrictions.
Prepare food items according to daily production schedule utilizing standardized recipes.
Maintain daily temperature log, proper food storage, food labels, cleaning schedules & work assignments.
During the Executive Chef’s absence, the Sous Chef is in charge of coordinating food handling, cooking schedules and cooking methods to assure meals are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Order inventory and rotate food supplies as directed.
Receive, store & distribute food and supplies.
Responsible for supervising cooks, prep cooks & dishwashing staff.
Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years of quantity cooking experience in hospitality setting.
Experience in banquet style cooking & management capabilities.
3 years of supervisory experience in long-term care food service setting.
Culinary School Certification preferred.
Must have a Food Safety Manager Certification.
Must have knowledge of arithmetic & units of measurement used in food preparation.
Must possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions in the English. Spanish preferred.
The Ideal Candidate
Responsible, outgoing, punctual, quick on the feet & resourceful.
Flexible as to work schedule. Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, & in emergencies.
Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
Must enjoy teamwork.
Demonstrate good verbal communications & interpersonal skills.
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