Sous Chef

Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Come be part of an exciting team at Forefront Healthcare and elevate the experience for those you serve! We have an opportunity in Madison, MS for a Full-time Sous Chef! You will be part of an amazing community where you will work alongside a great culinary team! This is a beautiful senior living community that provides a variety of high-quality living experiences that meet the needs of its residents, from independent-living and assisted-living to skilled nursing and memory care Essential Functions and Duties Coordinate food preparation and meal service. Plan and initiate a cooking schedule for food preparation to meet the meal schedule. Prepare, season, cook, and serve for assigned meal; ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards. Prepare nutritional snacks for patients as directed by the Dietary Manager.  Creatively collaborate with Dining Management on special events and menusMonitor the 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 the storage of supplies and food products. Determine the amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus. Notify the Dietary Manager of food, supplies, or equipment needs. Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to the Dietary ManagerSupervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary ManagerClean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and the facility’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Attend and present in-service educational programs. Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties. Understand the facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies. Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary ManagerMotor coordination and manual dexterity are required to prepare food and operate dietary equipment. Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. An appreciation of the value of food and dietary equipment and an awareness of the requirement for careful handling and economy of serving. Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.