Job Details

Sous Chef/Cook

The Sous Chef prepares and cooks meals for the community while ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and kitchen cleanliness are consistently maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Prepare all meals according to the menu in a safe and sanitary manner under the direction of the Dining Services Coordinator/Manager.
• Recipe & Portion Control: Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Quality Standards: Maintain high-quality food production aligned with established menus and recipes.
• Timeliness: Prepare and deliver meals promptly according to scheduled service times.
• Kitchen Oversight: Support overall kitchen operations and handle situations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Resident & Guest Relations: Address dining-related concerns and provide responsive service to residents and guests.
• Departmental Compliance: Follow all sanitation, safety, and cleaning procedures and schedules.
• Dish & Equipment Care: Ensure proper cleaning and storage of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Food Storage Management: Label and date all food items in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas.
• Food Safety & Cost Control: Monitor proper food handling and utilization to prevent contamination, maintain quality, and control costs.
• Menu Improvement: Recommend menu or recipe adjustments to effectively utilize leftovers and available supplies.
• Kitchen Sanitation: Clean and maintain all food service equipment, kitchen areas, and food storage spaces.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate and support the work of dining service aides.
• Temperature Monitoring: Ensure all required temperature logs are accurately completed each shift.
• Order Assistance: Assist with receiving and organizing orders in a timely manner as needed.
• Professional Appearance: Adhere to dress code standards, maintaining appropriate appearance and personal hygiene.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: One (1) to three (3) months of related experience or training preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Certification: Knowledge of special diets; must obtain and maintain any required local or state food handling, supervision, and sanitation certifications.

Benefits (Must be a Full-Time employee for 90 days):

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Legal & ID Theft
• Education Assistance
• Referral Programs – employees and residents
• Rent Discount
• Workers Comp (If applicable)
• ZayZoon - access 50% earned wages anytime

Integrated Real Estate Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Integrated Real Estate Group participates in e-verify for employment authorization verification.

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