Discovery Senior Living
Sous Chef
Bradenton, FL 34207
Discovery Senior Living is looking for a Sous Chef to join our community Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay.
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Sous Chef to provide leadership support to all phases of food production operations for the dietary / kitchen operations in the community and a working leader in the day to day operations assisting in the supervision of the dietary / kitchen team as well as performing and coordinating food production.
About Discovery Senior Living
Discovery Senior Living ranks prominently among the 9 largest senior housing providers in the US, and is nationally renowned for designing, developing, marketing, and operating a multi-brand portfolio of upscale, luxury senior-living communities.
With a 30-year reputation and almost 14,000 existing homes or homes under development, our company is a recognized industry leader with a penchant for excellence and innovation.
Responsibilities :
- Provide supervision to dietary / kitchen team and supporting the Executive Chef
- Assist in controlling food costs
- Assist in maintaining controls and security of all food items and supplies in storage
- Assist in maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures of all meal production, preparing and coordinating
- Assist in managing the meal service; receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance; ensuring correct portioning and plate presentation of all menu items
- Record and maintain Food Safety Equipment Records and Food Safety Temperature Records
- Perform and assist in the rotation (FIFO First In First Out) inventory and security of such food and supplies in the correct storage area.
Qualifications :
Two (2) years Sous Chef experience
Supervisory experience preferred
Must maintain current Food Services Sanitation certificate
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
Competent in organizational, time management skills
Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to work weekends, evening and flexible hours
Benefits :
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.
Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.
Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.
EOE D / V