Sous Chef - Yona Northstar

Yona Solutions is looking for a Sous Chef to join the team!  The Sous Chef will assist in managing the operation of the Dietary Department to include staffing, food ordering and preparation, food delivery and clean-up in accordance with facility policies, physician orders, resident care plans and appropriate regulations.

Here are a few of the responsibilities of the Sous Chef:

·       Assists in interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and disciplining Dietary personnel. 

·       Assists with Orientation of new staff and keep staff informed of changes that affect them. 

·       Meet or exceed Company policies and State and Federal regulations regarding sanitation and safe food handling techniques.  Develop Plan of Correction following State, Federal and QA surveys as needed. 

·       Maintain records, manage budget and supplies. 

·       Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly; ensure strict adherence to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects; ensure universal precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly address any hazardous conditions and equipment.

·       Manage the requisitions and inspection of food, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels and ensure standards of quality are met while achieving the department budgetary goals.      

·       Ensure food is nutritional, appetizing, prepared as planned and served in a timely and pleasant manner.  Coordinate the preparation of meals/snacks for residents with special Dietary needs. Monitor food production maintaining use of standardized recipes/menus and ensuring proper preparation and storage of food and supplies.  Maintain the highest level of quality and timeliness of food service.  Monitor tray line to assure proper diets are followed.  Ensure all utensils, dishes; equipment and work areas are cleaned on a timely basis.  Monitor and log all sanitation tests.

·       Understand, comply with, and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors and regulators, to include a professional appearance and attitude.

·       Attend and participate in training, staff meetings, education and quality improvement activities as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

·       Must hold or be capable of acquiring certificates required by the state- ServSafe Certified Required.

·       Computer competency, to include proficiency MS Office, Adobe, and other computer applications.

·       Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

·       Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates.

·       Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required.  This requirement also includes criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.