Sous Chef

Overview

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

We are looking for a talented Sous Chef in Knoxville, TN. This position is located in a newer, modern independent living community offering spacious apartments and upscale amenities tailored for active seniors. Our residents enjoy restaurant-style dining and vibrant social events in a welcoming, maintenance-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
• Prepare, season, cook and serve for assigned meal; ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for patientsas directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Creatively collaborate with Dining Managementon special events and menus
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager,checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus.
• Notify Dietary Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs, Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Dietary Manager
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of Dietary Manager
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility's rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Attend and present in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Demands

Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day. Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and equipment. Visual acuity and color discrimination for examining cooked and stored foods. Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases. Exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and at steam tables. Must be able to lift and / or carry 50 to 75 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include : days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

AAP / EEO Statement

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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