Sous Chef/Assistant Director of Food - Bristal Assisted Living

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone else's life? Where opportunities abound to advance your future, both personally and professionally? The Bristal Assisted Living is the place for you. You'll thrive in a premier senior care organization that values you as an individual — not just your experience and skillsets, but your unique talents and energy. You'll enrich the community in which you work, and that community will enrich you. We call what we do at The Bristal "hospitality with a higher purpose." We know you'll make an impactful difference. Because the difference is you. Come join us!

In support of the extraordinary care services and luxury living amenities we provide for our residents at The Bristal, we are seeking a talented, creative and experienced Sous Chef/Assistant Director of Food Service to assist the Director of Food Service at our luxury assisted living community. Your contribution as the Sous Chef/Assistant Director of Food Service is essential to making life for our residents special and enjoyable each day. We are looking for an individual not only with wonderful cooking skills and a passion for cuisine, but also with a true and kind heart for seniors, someone who genuinely cares about making them happy through the nutritious meals they help create and prepare. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring all meals are prepared and presented in accordance with The Bristal recipes and guidelines for the community, and you will assume Director of Food Service responsibilities during the absence of the Director of Food Service. The loving care, attention and talent you bring to the culinary services you provide are fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Overall preparation and presentation of meals
• Assisting the Director of Food Service with the receipt and storage of food and with sanitation and safety practices for the community according to Bristal policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations
• Assuming responsibility for overall operation of department during absence of Director of Food Service
• Maintaining the highest standard of personal hygiene, dress and appearance according to Bristal policies and procedures
• Plating food using proper portion control for the health and wellbeing of our residents and employees, utilizing measurement instruments, ounce scales, scoops, and other tools
• Utilizing the proper methods in using, breaking down, cleaning, sanitizing and reassembling kitchen equipment, and all in accordance with directions from the Director of Food Service and/or equipment manufacturer
• Meeting all reporting requirements in a concise, accurate and timely fashion, including; temperature logs, in-services, incident/accident reports, resident complaints and timeclock punches
• Participating in resident dining enhancements and special functions, including; executive lunches, formal and private parties, and chef action stations
• Responding to questions and requests of residents in a timely, accurate and courteous manner
• Understanding and effectively explaining all food service programs to potential residents and/or family members as part of the community marketing initiative
• Assisting in the orientation and training of new employees
• Maintaining a positive and cooperative manner toward fellow team members and residents
• Assisting other kitchen team members in the performance of their assignments when necessary
• Demonstrating flexibility in performing additional duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the community
• Responding to changing situations in a flexible and positive manner in order to meet active needs at the moment, such as editorializing work when necessary
• Complying with safety practices at The Bristal, including infection control policies and procedures, as well as OSHA standards, to ensure a safe working environment for everyone
• Accomplishing all other duties assigned by the Director of Food Service

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/qualifications and come with:

• At least 2-3 years' experience in food handling and preparation, sanitation, and safety standards for institutions and/or restaurants
• Knowledge of local and state health and sanitation and safety codes
• Experience in kitchen supervision
• Knowledge of and prior experience with operating kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of and prior experience with food handling, preparation and cooking
• High School graduate education; cooking school graduate is preferred
• Ability to read and write English, follow written and oral instructions, recipes and labels