Sous Chef

Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing MI We currently have a vacancy for a Sous Chef to work a Full Time schedule in our Bistro Join our culinary team and make a residents day by providing them with a flavorful quality meal We produce a diverse array of foods that you would not expect in a retirement community alongside some of the usual suspects We offer nutritious items as well as items that are just plain good eating Do you have an item to add to our repertoire Lets work together to make a difference In this position a Sous Chef will participate in supervises and coordinates the preparation of menu items Ensures food is prepared portioned garnished and presented according to Burchams standards in our Bistro Ensure that a clean and sanitary work environment is maintain in addition to but not limited to the following duties Quality of Food prepare palatable and attractive meals in sufficient quantities from standardized recipes for residents meals monitor food served relative to appearance temperature sanitary and quality standards and portion controlSanitation ensure sanitary conditions in all work areas of the kitchen meet or exceed health department requirements documentation is done proper food handling accurate labeling and dating work area organized monitor equipment report concerns to manager etcCustomer Satisfaction and Teamwork courteous the answer is yes orders are accurate meals are delivered timely dietary restrictions honored empowered to meet residents needs and fulfill special requests etcWork in a lead role to assist in guiding the Bistro teamIf you like to smile enjoy providing exceptional hospitality and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors we want to hear from you Qualifications ServSafe Certified or ability to obtain within 90 days One year experience in quantity food production and preparation methods preferred Works well under stressfulhigh volume work periods Ability to manage multiple tasks exercise independent judgment and follow through to completion with little or no supervision Ability to read write speak and comprehend written and oral instructions in English effectively to interpret and explain the menu refer or answer questions understand resident requests and resident dietary needs as well as follow rules and safety requirements Excellent customer service skills Ability to communicate with understand empathize with work with and be tolerant of residents families visitors government agenciespersonnel general public peers supervisors and subordinates PERKS OUTSIDE OF THE PAYCHECK Senior advocacyRewarding hospitality driven environmentGrowth opportunitiesDiverse cultureOpen door atmosphereOption to be paid dailyDiscounted employee mealsFree parkingEmployee Assistance Program to all employeesEligible for benefits as of the 31st day of employment if Full TimeEmployee recognition programsBeautiful resort like campus on 38 acresJoin an exceptional teamMany roles at Burcham Hills may require that we ask about your vaccination status This could include MMR chicken pox hepatitis flu and COVID 19 vaccine status Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or apply for and receive an approved exemption as a condition of employment Drug free workplace EEO & E verify employer sponsor