What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining: Sous Chef position at Messiah Lifeways?
Sous Chef
Messiah Lifeways is an award-winning non-profit organization that provides a network of services for adults 55 and better in the Central Pennsylvania region.
Robust benefits, competitive wages, educational assistance, meaningful work, and more is waiting for you at Messiah Lifeways!
Job Title: Sous Chef
Status: Full Time
Hours: 12pm - 8pm
Messiah Lifeways Offers a Robust Benefit Package for Team Members Including:
- Next Day Pay Option for Hourly Team Members!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full Time Team Members
- Prescription Plan for Full Time Team Members
- Health Savings Account Option for Full Time Team Members
- Flexible Spending Account Option for Full Time Team Members
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time for Full Time Team Members
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Team Member Recognition Program
- Retirement Savings Option with Employer Match available for Full Time and Part Time Team Members
- Free Access to On-site Gym
- Organizational Growth Opportunities
- Work-Life Services Such as Financial Planning, Time and Stress Management, and More!
What do I need as a Sous Chef with Messiah Lifeways?
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Two to three (2-3) years' experience as a Cook or related culinary position is preferred
What will I do as a Sous Chef with Messiah Lifeways?
- Coordinate, plan, participate, and supervise the production, preparation and presentation of food
- Provide a safe, sanitary work environment, which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive quality products
- Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods as assigned by the Executive Chef to ensure that a consistent quality product is produced which conforms to all established standards
- Present food using proper plate presentation techniques
- Coordinate completion of menu items with server
- Prepare work checklist and organize work stations for each shift
- Check and maintain coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity and quality of food
- Requisition of food with necessary approvals according to policy
- Take proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment
- Work in a team-oriented environment and under demanding conditions
- Help train or offer direction to apprentice or extern chefs, when applicable
- Prepare stocks, soups, cold soups, sauces, bisques or mayonnaise for serving
- Prepare and cook meat, poultry, fish and seafood
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption
- Interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend discipline as appropriate, and perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
- Actively participates in orientation and training of new team members
Messiah Lifeways is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
