Cook/Prep Cook/Sous Chef

About This Role

Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals with a hospitality focus for residents, ensuring timely service and adherence to all regulations and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system to ensure timely meal services
• Check daily menu and special events calendar for necessary food and supplies
• Prepare meals meeting nutritional requirements and appetizing in appearance
• Garnish plates to enhance overall dining experience
• Prepare food based on standardized recipes
• Make only authorized substitutions
• Season food appropriately
• Serve food based on established portion controls
• Assist in preparation of special meals and for special events
• Estimate portions and utilize leftovers appropriately to reduce food costs
• Operate kitchen within state and county regulations including sanitation, food storage, recordkeeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, chemical usage/storage
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
• Maintain cooler and freezer properly: dates and labels food, no food on floor, etc.
• Assist with putting up stock on delivery days
• Assist with daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table and checking water levels
• Complete daily cleaning assignments
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work environment
• Follow local and state handwashing procedures to ensure food safety
• Assist with supervisory duties in absence of Dining Services Director

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year scratch food preparation experience
• Prior experience regularly preparing meals for large groups
• ServSafe certified

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year scratch food preparation experience

Nice to Have

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Effective communication skills
• Good planning skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Responsive to resident requests

Certifications