SOUS CHEF

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $22 / hr

Overview;

Cambridge Senior Living is a New Skilled Assisted Living Facility located in Eau Claire, WI and we are looking for a full time Sous Chef to join our team! This position is responsible for preparing meals that meet the nutritional needs of the facility residents in a safe, resident-focused, and professional manner. Customer service is a MUST and an emphasis on made-from-scratch and fresh-baked goods is preferred. If this sounds like you, we can't wait to meet you!

Job Description :

Preparing and cooking / baking restaurant style meals and snacks from scratch and beverages for residents and sometimes employees and family members in a safe, efficient, and timely manner according to the posted menus that meet special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and number of portions to be served.

Handling food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.

Testing prepared foods to determine quality and palatability and completing temperature logs.

Ensuring quantities are correct according to menu and number of people being served.

Utilizing proper portioning and serving of foods.

Being creative with meal planning and utilizing foods in season.

Adding an alternate food item to the menu or changing a recipe to utilize leftovers and any over-stocked items in a timely manner.

Making sure that there is soft music playing throughout the Bistros and Community Room during mealtimes to ensure a comfortable, relaxed eating environment.

Utilizing products and supplies according to First in First Out concept and monitoring inventory control, reporting any concerns to the Head Chef.

Performing kitchen and dining room cleanup duties after meals to ensure optimal infection control.

Maintaining an organized and sanitary dish washing area and operating the dish washing machine to properly wash and sanitize all dishes, silverware, glasses, utensils, and cooking equipment.

Keeping worktables, sinks, and floors neat and clean as you go, as well as emptying the trash can accordingly and at the end of each shift.

Putting food and supplies away after delivery following established rotation policy and procedure (first in first out).

Supervising Culinary Assistants in the absence of Head Chef.

Assisting fellow team members in maintaining a clean, homelike environment that is free from hazards by tidying up spaces, cleaning up after residents, and ensuring that they always look presentable.

Reviewing resident Diet Type in electronic medical record.

Completing proper documentation in electronic medical record.

Attending all mandatory staff in-services.

Showing up for work on time and following the appropriate call-in procedure when necessary.

Maintaining a high standard, professional dress attire and communication.

• Following rules and regulations outlined in DHS 83 and CSL Policies and Procedures that are not specifically outlined above.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED.

2+ years cooking experience required, with a background in commercial cooking (and emphasis in from-scratch preparation) preferred.

Current SERV Safe certification or related food handling or ability to obtain.

CBRF Registry, CPR / AED certified, and Alzheimers / Dementia care experience preferred, but not required.