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Woodland Pond At New Paltz

Sous Chef (57225)

Woodland Pond At New Paltz, Springtown, New York, United States

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Summary The Sous Chef provides oversight and direction of day to day activities of subordinates and assigns responsibility for specific work functions or activities as directed by management. Activities would include accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, grill, and present a variety of hot and /or cold food items for various meal periods to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists executive chef in daily tasks and department needs, including but not limited to, menu planning and design (CF)

Orders and receives products from multiple vendors (CF)

Leads and directs both FOH and BOH staff to comply with local and federal guidelines and standards (CF)

Leads and directs others on shift to shift basics to ensure food quality, sanitation and quality operation (CF)

Executes meal periods and services based on company needs (CF)

Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, serving soups, meats, vegetables, dessert and other foodstuff for consumption

Prepares, seasons and cooks meats and vegetables using skills in frying, grilling, and sautéing

Assists in the preparation/cooking of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage (CF)

Reads recipes and/or product directions with accuracy

Prepares and seasons and cooks starches, vegetables and other food items

Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe

Monitors and trains others to maintain highest quality of service to residents at all times

Deep fries, grills and sautés meats, fish, vegetables and other foods

Conducts appropriate taste test for products as needed. Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing or using thermometer to ensure safety and food quality

Portions food attractively on plates. Adding gravies, sauces and garnish to servings as appropriate (CF)

Inspects work stations for compliance with service standards

Maintains kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, monitors staff with this task (CF)

Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all standards, including regulatory rules and procedures

Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures

Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner and maintains a safe working environment fixing immediate needs with appropriate safety measures

Participates in safety meetings, trainings and hazard assessments

Completes all required trainings and in-services

All other duties as assigned

General Skills and Abilities

Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude, and appearance

Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties

Possesses working knowledge of basic food handling skills and food safety with the ability to apply skills developed as appropriate for the position

Able to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment

Able to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees

Is organized and able to problem solve

Willing to learn and grow

Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors

Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays when needed

Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned

Qualifications

High school graduate or HSE preferred

3-4 years related work experience

Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operation

Basic computer skills required

Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well

Has demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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