Sous Chef

South Portland, ME, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $51,400.00 - $69,400.00

Benefits

competitive pay

401K with company match

Next Day Pay with PayActiv

Full suite of benefits

Continued education and training to advance your career

Supportive leadership and teammates

Job Description

Bridge Senior Living is a dedicated senior living community committed to enriching the lives of its residents, their families, and associates through compassionate care and exceptional service. The company stands out by fostering a supportive, rewarding environment where team members feel genuinely appreciated and can make a meaningful impact every day. Rooted deeply in its mission, Bridge Senior Living promotes a culture shaped by its four core Service Pillars: Show Love, Serve with Purpose, Protect with Care, and Exceed Expectations. This philosophy creates a unique, nurturing atmosphere that not only benefits the residents but also cultivates professional growth and satisfaction... Show More

Job Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent training
Valid serve safe certificate
Must possess a valid food handler's permit
Must meet state and local food handler requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-volume, high-end food service environment
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations
Ability to train and manage kitchen staff
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Job Qualifications

Culinary degree or equivalent training
Serve safe certificate
Must meet state and local food handler requirements
Must possess a valid food handler's permit
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a high-volume, high-end food service environment (hotel/resort)

Job Duties

Support mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision
Design, plan, and oversee fine dining experience, including menus and presentation
Train kitchen staff in proper procedures
supervise and schedule staff
maintain Associate records
Take weekly inventory of all dining services supplies and food follow inventory policy and procedures
Place orders when needed
Direct food preparation by staff to be in compliance with all applicable food service rules, regulations, and guidelines
Ensure high standards of quality food production, nutrition, and portion control
Ensure sufficient quantity of food is prepared to meet requirements
food is served at proper temperature, appears attractive and proper garnish is used, and tastes appealing
Work alongside kitchen personnel in the kitchen to train and ensure quality control
Establish, enforce and maintain proper sanitation and safety in food preparation areas
Consult with Dietician on issues of nutrition compliance and therapeutic diets
Consult with Regional Director of Dining menu planning, care planning, food preparation, etc
Demonstrate positive Resident relations and facility quality care and service standards to Residents, Families and guests
Support and encourage a positive dining experience for all levels of care as well as those in the independent living setting
Maintain the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs daily
Perform taste tests of cooked meals and specials to ensure quality
Lead daily meal line up meeting to ensure food quality
Familiarize newly hired cooks and back of the house personnel with practices of the kitchen and oversee training
Review menus, analyze recipes, determine food, labor and assign prices to menu items for catering at a profit
Resolve associates and resident concerns
Participate in monthly food committee meetings, review comment cards and feedback to improve quality and operational efficiency
Initiate corrective action
Take inventory with team and ensure accuracy
Organize special events and parties and coordinate as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned
Attend in-service classes and staff meetings

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