Sous Chef
The Virginian - fairfax, VA
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Job Description When you work at The Virginian , you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! The Virginian is seeking an experienced (Full Time) Sous Chef . This position will oversee all current food production activities, as well as assist in the operations for the food venue options for the entire community. This position is key in ensuring an exceptional dining experience for our residents, visitors, and guests. This position will be report to the Executive Chef and collaborate closely with the Director of Food and Beverage and the Virginian Leadership team. This position is responsible for assisting with the coordination of food preparation, cooking and baking activities, dietary standards, the quality and nutritional value of foods prepared, and maintaining a positive, courteous work environment for staff and residents. Supervising, mentoring, and strong leadership skills are needed to be successful in this role. The right candidate must be a people person, love the art of cooking, and have a passion for working with Seniors! Essential Job Duties: 1. Clarifies and organizes all evening paperwork and posts next day's production schedule. 2. Assists the kitchen staff in all aspects of daily assignments, as required. 3. Informs the Executive Chef of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed. 4. Assists in daily shift change walk-throughs of kitchen staff. 5. Ensures that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned. 6. Responsible for the direction of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef. 7. Assists in creating, planning, costing and executing menus, theme buffets, specials and holiday menus. 8. Assists with food orders, production sheets and related material. 9. Assists the chef in executing all catered and special functions. Other Duties: 1. Assists in maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction for our residents and their guests. 2. Maintains appearance, cleanliness and service of facility at or above Health Department standards through routine, daily cleaning procedures. 3. Assists in maintaining daily, weekly and monthly statistical information as required. 4. Uses time, material and equipment properly to eliminate waste and unnecessary expense. 5. Maintains good working relations with employees; illustrates leadership to promote unity of effort, group pride, harmony and teamwork. 6. Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned. 7. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor Hospitality Focus: The Virginian fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests: 1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile. 2. We treat everyone with courteous respect. 3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly. 4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. 5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable. 6. We embrace and value our differences. 7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important. 8. We ask "Is there anything else I can do for you?" 9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. 10. We pay attention to details. Education and Qualifications : 1. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions. 2. Two to three years experience in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred. 3. Culinary education and supervisory background desirable. 4. Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards. 5. Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet. Health Care experience desirable. 6. Highschool Graduate and or GED completion required Compensation: $32 to $38 an hour with excellent benefits! Schedule: Must be available Monday-Friday with rotating weekends assigned.
Created: 2024-09-09