Sous Chef/Lead cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,600.00 - $61,500.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Supportive team environment
Opportunities for advancement
Professional Development
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Starling at Nocatee Assisted Living is a premier assisted living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and a vibrant lifestyle for seniors in a supportive and welcoming environment. Located in a scenic and serene setting, Starling at Nocatee combines compassionate senior care with modern amenities to create a comfortable and enriching living experience. The community prides itself on its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through personalized care plans, engaging activities, and excellent culinary services. The team at Starling at Nocatee is passionate about creating a warm and friendly atmosphere where residents can thrive physically, emotionally,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 1-2 years of related culinary experience
  • Proven experience as a sous chef or lead cook
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Completion of food safety training, ServSafe, and Food Handler Certification
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to manage budgets and food costs
  • Willingness to interact with residents
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently

Job Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of related culinary experience in a food service environment with proven experience with references as a sous chef or lead cook
  • Passion for food and hospitality in a senior living environment
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and handle multiple tasks
  • Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Must have successfully completed food safety training, ServSafe, and Food Handler Certification

Job Duties

  • Develops and implements food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions
  • Plans menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield
  • Develops food services budgets and monitors adherence to the budget. Initiates corrective action when food services costs deviate from the budget
  • Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards
  • Inventories food items monthly
  • Actively involved prepping and cooking with the team
  • Receives and validates all food deliveries against order form
  • Establish and maintain an accurate system for the tracking of meals served
  • Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors
  • Monitors and corrects safety and sanitation procedures in the kitchen
  • Interacts with residents during meal times to monitor resident satisfaction or complaints about food service
  • Standardizes recipes and tests new products in meal service
  • Selects, schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service educational programs for personnel
  • Attends education and training sessions to improve knowledge and skills as a Food Service Manager
  • Prepares departmental budget. Monitors monthly expenditures to include explanation of significant variances to ensure compliance with budget
  • Assists other departments to ensure an organized and uniform system of services to residents
  • Evaluates and recommends equipment purchases according to established procedures
  • Prepares departmental objectives based on sound financial analysis, keeps work records and schedules, prepares department budgets, requisitions supplies, monitors inventory and establishes appropriate controls
  • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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