Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Palace Gardens, a 200-bed assisted living and memory care community in Homestead, is looking for a Sous Chef. Located across the street from Baptist Homestead Hospital, this facility has won a Silver award for Best Assisted Living & Memory Care on the Boards by the National Association of Homebuilders 55+, 2016.

The #1 priority of this position is to supervise and coordinate the production and service of meals to residents and employees, cooking demonstrations, and large events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Director of Food & Beverage, create menu cycles that are in compliance with AHCA regulations and residents' dietary restrictions.
• Prepare food items according to daily production schedule utilizing standardized recipes.
• Maintain daily temperature log, proper food storage, food labels, cleaning schedules & work assignments.
• During the Executive Chef's absence, the Sous Chef is in charge of coordinating food handling, cooking schedules and cooking methods to assure meals are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Order inventory and rotate food supplies as directed.
• Receive, store & distribute food and supplies.
• Responsible for supervising cooks, prep cooks & dishwashing staff.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of quantity cooking experience in hospitality setting.
• Experience in banquet style cooking & management capabilities.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in long-term care food service setting.
• Culinary School Certification preferred.
• Must have a Food Safety Manager Certification.
• Must have knowledge of arithmetic & units of measurement used in food preparation.
• Must possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions in the English. Spanish preferred.

The Ideal Candidate

• Responsible, outgoing, punctual, quick on the feet & resourceful.
• Flexible as to work schedule. Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, & in emergencies.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
• Must enjoy teamwork.
• Demonstrate good verbal communications & interpersonal skills.