Description

Laurel Crest Retirement Community, a Life Plan Community, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals. The Sous Chef provides culinary expertise and leadership; promotes quality food services and ensures food safety and sanitation requirements are consistently followed. The ideal candidate will be hospitality minded and have worked as a Sous Chef in a retirement community, hotel, restaurant or similar setting. This position will be required to work every other weekend. Sign on Bonus will be given in increments to the right candidate. 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Ensure items are produced and dated according to specification, and labeling system is adhered to correctly.
• Adhere to and help implement safety and sanitation regulations; maintain cleanliness through shift to ensure quality product.
• Assist in training and monitoring employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses.
• Inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
• Ensure that food products, presentation, temperature, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
• Serve as a backup for the Executive Chef in his or her absence.
• Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Education, Experience and Skills

• Two years cooking experience in a fine dining/hotel environment
• Experience in a culinary leadership role
• High School or GED 
• ServSafe Certified 
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Valid SC Driver’s License

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Three years of cooking experience in CCRC, Assisted Living, and/or Long Term Care industry
• Knowledge of SC DHEC regulations 
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

At Laurel Crest , we believe in relationships, service, teamwork, stewardship and excellence and use these values daily as we serve.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. 

Apply Today!

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