Sous Chef

Kitchen Assistant

To assist in the oversight of daily operations in the kitchen. Works with the Executive Chef to ensure the highest quality food products in accordance with HRA's standards. This position reports to the Executive Chef and may be required to supervise other staff positions. To perform the duties of the Executive Chef when the Chef is not on property.

Produces and oversees breakfast, lunch and dinner depending on schedule, for quality assurance of meal presentation and portion control

Prepares and coordinates all meals from standardized recipes

Assists in the coordination of prep for the following day's menu

Participates in a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review detail of daily menu

Keeps stock rooms, coolers and freezers clean and rotated. All food must be labeled, dated and stored in accordance with local, state and county health department policies

Ensures an adequate number of culinary employees each shift and ensures absences are covered as to not allow coverage holes

Assists in menu and recipe development

Assists in food ordering and inventory

Assists in the adherence to maintaining budget compliance for daily food costs

Assists in applying appropriate loss prevention procedures

Assists in training, scheduling, of employees in accordance with HRA's human resources policy

Assists in the coordination and execution of special events

Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements

Provides training for all kitchen staff

Maintains daily interaction with residents

The ability to work in a safe and alert manner

The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents

Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership

Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy

Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able

Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University

Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent

All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of culinary education and experience

SERV-SAFE Certified, or equivalent

Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates

Background Screening Requirement:

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: