Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Sous Chef

Supervisor : Executive Chef or Management TeamFLSA Status : Hourly, non-exemptDate Approved : September 2025OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

To assist in managing the kitchen through preparation of nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals, while working as a team with other Culinary members to provide smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen area. All policies and procedures of the company must be followed, including menus, presentation, and portion-control requirements.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent, preferred
• Two (2) years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking
• Maintain food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state requirements
• Ability to read and prepare recipes, in careful detail, as provided by the company
• Knowledge of and ability to conform to Food Service sanitation practices
• Ability to work with staff and residents to resolve food and / or service problems resourcefully and effectively
• Possess computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to manage and maintain logs, reports, and records
• In addition to the above, the following skills are preferred : experience serving senior citizens; familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to the Community and Human Resources procedures
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a team positive player
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents
• Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to work under little supervision with time constraints while maintaining a high level of performance and meeting department deadlines
• Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards
• Satisfactorily pass company’s and state regulated criminal record clearance, health screening and TB clearance (if applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Stand

Walk

Sit

Pushing, pulling and / or reaching

Grasping and fine manipulation

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force

20% or less

20% to 40%

40% to 60%

60% to 80%

80% to 100%

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

The Community reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.