Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,900.00 - $70,100.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer paid disability insurance
Paid Time Off
403(b) Retirement Plan
fitness center access
Life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Tuition Assistance
Employee assistance program
legal services
Home and auto insurance
discount purchasing program
Pet insurance
Job Description
Covenant Living is a well-established organization committed to providing excellent care and services in the senior living industry. With a strong dedication to quality, compassion, and community, Covenant Living offers a variety of living options and health services designed to support residents' well-being and enrich their lives. Operating through multiple campuses and healthcare services, Covenant Living has a reputation for fostering a warm, welcoming, and active community environment where residents can thrive. The organization's culture is grounded in respect, empowerment, and a commitment to excellence, making it a sought-after workplace for professionals passionate about making a difference in the lives... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- Minimum of three years lead experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent role at a high-volume restaurant
- Current and approved sanitation certification or obtain within 6 months of hire
- Safe Food Handling certification
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen work
- Ability to work in a kitchen environment with exposure to temperature and humidity changes
- Attention to detail and manual dexterity
- Ability to follow food safety regulations and procedures
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in time management and organizational skills
- Ability to handle fast-paced and high-volume kitchen operations
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Culinary Arts degree preferred
- Current and approved sanitation certification or obtain within 6 months
- Safe Food Handling certification
- Minimum three years lead experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent role
- Over five years experience managing high volume, fast paced commercial kitchens
- Experience in fine dining environment preferred
- Proficiency in a wide variety of kitchen stations, cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
- Advanced knife skills
- Inventory ordering and waste management skills
- Proficient in recipe production
- Proficient in multiple stations such as sauté, grill, salad, fry
- Ability to create, produce, and deliver excellent products on the fly
- Knowledge of culinary and market trends and creative food presentation
- Highly organized and proficient in time management
- Proficient with computers, online purchasing, and inventory management
- Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
- Skill in calculating figures and performing mathematical functions
- Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining staff and guests
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Assist with menu development and implementation including creating daily and weekly specials, updating always available menu, creating special event menus
- Ensure that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented
- Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
- Consistently maintain and check standards for quality, cost, eye appeal and flavor
- Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
- Support the management of cost controls and procurement of kitchen equipment and supplies
- Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and manage problematic situations
- Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic diets according to planned menus
- Assist in serving meals following members' diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes
- Participate actively in planning and preparing special occasions and theme meal days
- Assist in the preparation, portioning, garnishing, presentation, and safe storage of food
- Estimate food consumption to purchase appropriate ingredients and provide recipe standards
- Act as liaison between Executive chef and all back of house employees
- Conduct pre and post shift walkthroughs with staff
- Assist with enforcement of all food safety policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and policies including HACCP, ServSafe, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel
- Establish a safe work environment for employees
- Understand and promote policies regarding residents' rights
- Follow procedures related to cleaners, hazardous materials, fire safety and promptly report any hazardous conditions
- Follow sanitation and food safety procedures including personal hygiene, temperature monitoring, food storage, labeling and dating
- Ensure proper storage of foods and supplies and adherence to cleaning and sanitation schedules
- Ensure kitchen, equipment, and storage facilities are sanitary, neat, and organized
- Attend in-services required by corporate, state, and federal mandates
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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