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Form of workThe Foothills 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.
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 The Foothills Retirement Community , 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.
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