Description
Marsh's Edge, St. Simons Island's premier retirement community is now accepting applications for a Sous Chef.
This position prepares food, and assures that quality food service is provided at all times. Responsible for hot food preparation, including accompaniment and garnishes.
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POSITION SUMMARY : Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of safe, sanitary food handling procedures, preparation methods, merchandising and supervision. Has knowledge of special diets and all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Must have comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques.
- Must have general knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
- Works well within a team environment.
- Supervises all daily production and production staff.
- Responsible for hot and cold food production, including accompaniments and garnishes.
- Supervises production of all menu items for all service areas.
- Ensures eye-appealing, tasty food items are prepared in accordance to established standards of the operation.
- Completes food temperature checks each meal and ensures all cooks are checking temperatures in accordance to established food safety standards.
- Checks and/or tastes all food items prepared.
- Completes preparation records and ensures proper food storage and rotation of leftover items.
- Ensures all cleaning assignments are completed by assigned staff member.
- Must ensure a safe working environment for all staff members and corrects
- Follows safety and sanitation rules and practices and makes sure staff also follows same standards.
- Ensures that all hot food preparation and assembling is done in accordance with established procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety procedures.
- Cooperates with staff of other departments in performing job duties.
- Provides clean, safe and neat environment.
- Maintain an open communication and professional working relationship between front and back of house operations and sister departments.
- Attend and actively participate in required in-service training and education programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
C OMPETENCIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- T e c hni c a l Skills - Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.
- C o mmunication - Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of her work and to provide her supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
- I n i t i a tive - Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and her team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to their supervisor on an ongoing basis.
- Flexibility - The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.
- I n terpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting;
keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things
- T ea mwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.
- Professionalism - Ensures product is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds the Company's Guiding Principles:
o People First, Always
o We Exist to Serve our Members
o We Have a Responsibility to be Full