Sous Chef - The Terraces at Lakewood : Job Details

We are in search of a passionate sous chef to help create inspiring and delicious meals for our Residents. This position is Monday- Friday, full-time or part-time.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a two-year degree in culinary arts or related field

Minimum eligibility requirements

• At least one (1) year prior experience in a food service department required
• Supervisory experience desirable
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly while recognizing that the community is the residents' home
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team leader, member and as well as an individual
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public
• Control labor cost, linen cost, miscellaneous food and beverage expenses
• Must meet all health requirements
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must have ServSafe Certification, as applicable

Essential functions

• Works closely with the Executive Chef and serves as his/her replacement in his/her absence
• Strong working knowledge concerning proper food storage procedures, e.g., defrosting frozen food, cooking at requiredtemperatures and maintenance of food at safe temperatures
• Maintain clean work area by assigning cleaning schedules to dietary team members
• Receives deliveries in accordance with purchase orders
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
• Assist with designing new recipes, planning menus and selection plate presentations
• Ensure quality and timeliness of food delivery and presentation
• Obtain feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer concerns and complaints
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for team members

Customer service

• Responsible for ensuring that all team members are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner
• Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents' families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators)
• Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards
• Continuously improve resident satisfaction through compliance, menu options and commentcard feedback with Bermuda Village standards of operations and training

Residents' rights

• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights

Other

• Communicates and adheres to company policies and procedures
• The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary

Working conditions

• Scheduled hours; available evening and weekends for events
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post- disaster, etc.)
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., through the workday, as wellas to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Physical/sensory requirement

• Medium work: ability to exert 10-35 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligibleup to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwisemove objects
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively withresidents and staff