Sous Chef

7500 Seward Park AVE S, Seattle WA

Description

Located on the shores of Lake Washington, Kline Galland Home is nationally ranked as one of finest skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in the country. We are immediately hiring for a Temporary Full time SOUS CHEF ! Competitive hourly wage The position is responsible for the quality of meals served, quality of service delivery during meal service, and for compliance with special diets offered by the community. Check out our perks! • Free Food and Parking • #1 Nationally rated Healthcare facility • Culinary team that treats you like family Responsibilities: • Support the Director, Culinary Service with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the Culinary Service Department. • Respond to resident likes and dislikes maintaining high resident satisfaction. Ensure that all foods are prepared to satisfaction of residents and in accordance with safe food handling practices. • Maintain food temperatures and time controls during storage, production, and serving according to required food safety standards. • Circulate in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals. • Maintain a clean kitchen and dining area. • Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, take actions to assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors. • Perform other duties as assigned or needed. Requirements: • Candidates are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. • Must have compassion for and desire to work with seniors! • High School Diploma or equivalent required. • Minimum one year of experience in food service required. • Minimum three years experience in food service preferred. • Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by state regulation). • Strong written and verbal communication skills, personnel skills, and community relations skills are essential. • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test. • Implements dietary and food service policies and procedures to meet the resident dietary needs and preferences. • Manages the dietary staff in pursuit of excellence in food and service quality and resident satisfaction. • Works with administration and all interdisciplinary terms to provide a high level of service to the residents. • Assures compliance with all regulatory standards. • Remains knowledgeable at all times with regards to Health Department codes for sanitation and food preparation. • Ensures cleanliness and safety in all dietary areas of the building. • Demonstrates proper equipment use, handling, care and safety. • If applicable, assist with ordering food, supplies, and managing invoices. Requirements: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED). • Experience in front of house management in medium to high volume restaurant preferred (100 plus people). • Knowledge of proper cooking temperatures and critical control points in food preparation. If you're looking for something in the mean time, in-between jobs or supplement income. Please apply!