In performance of duties, the Sous Chef is entrusted with the following responsibilities:

• The Sous Chef is the lead culinarian in the kitchen in the Executive Chefs absence.
• The Sous Chef is trained and is expected to handle ordering for the entire kitchen when necessary. As well as training cooks to assist with lighter ordering responsibilities.
• Leads food preparation and plans daily cooking schedule so food is properly cooked and served at correct serving temperatures. Ensures that food is served promptly to ensure optimal food quality and preparation.
• Maintains food preparation and storage areas in a clean manner at all times. Stores and labels all food containers appropriately. Monitors and ensures all food handling procedures are followed in cooperation with state and federal regulations.
• Keeps kitchen and dining room safe by picking up unsafe items on floor and mopping up spills immediately, removing all broken or hazardous objects from the kitchen and dining room, maintains full knowledge of safety alarms and co-operates with all safety policies and procedures.
• Observes and reports needed repairs and/or service to equipment.
• Make modifications as directed by the Executive Chef and/or Dining Services Director in quantity and content of meals to accommodate food preferences and/or requirements.
• Provides routine supervision to the wait staff and servers in the absence of management.
• Attends in-services as required by state and federal regulations.
• Assures compliance with Covenant Retirement Communities policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.
• Oversee back of the house schedule.

The ideal candidate will have:

• This position requires a high school degree or the equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of previous related experience in food service preferred. Culinary arts graduate preferred.
• Must have an understanding of batch cooking and general use of standardized recipes. Experience in volume production, sanitation, food borne illness and cross contamination policies and procedures desired. Must have knowledge of large and small food preparation and service equipment.
• The person must be tactful and possess effective communication skills (read and write, English), and have the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to verbalize understanding of written documentation, instructions, general policies, procedures and emergency information of the facility.

• Must have a genuine compassion for the elderly and disabled. Must possess good interpersonal skills, project a friendly personality, and understand customer service and team building concepts. Ability to deal with residents in a pleasant and professional manner is required.

• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision by following all facility procedures and guidelines and using good judgement and common sense and have the ability to follow through on assigned tasks and demonstrate initiative. Must be able to organize own job routine to accomplishment shift's assignment.

Application Deadline: 4/28/24

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

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Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Homeare equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.