Sous Chef

Tarantino Properties Inc•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

Tarantino Properties is a full-service real estate company specializing in income producing real estate. Founded in 1980, our company provides a full complement of property management, brokerage, leasing and renovation services for commercial, residential and senior living properties throughout the United States. Tarantino currently manages over $2 Billion in real estate assets. Lewisville Estates Senior Living Community is currently seeking a Sous Chef to assist in the oversight of daily operations in the kitchen. Work with the Director of Dining Services to ensure the highest quality food products. This position may be required to supervise other staff positions. Performs the duties of Director of Dining Services when he/she is not on property.

Requirements

One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of culinary education and experience.
SERV-SAFE Certified or equivalent.
Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Responsibilities

Produces and oversees breakfast, lunch and dinner depending on schedule, for quality assurance of meal presentation and portion control.
Prepares and coordinates all meals from standardized recipes.
Assists in the coordination of prep for the following day’s menu.
Participates in a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review details of daily menu.
Assists in ensuring all kitchen equipment is in working order and kept clean at all times.
Oversees the proper inventory, storage and use of cleaning chemicals.
Keeps stock rooms, coolers and freezers clean and rotated. All food must be labeled, dated and stored in accordance with local, state and county health department policies.
Ensures an adequate number of culinary employees each shift and ensures absences are covered as to not allow coverage holes.
Assists in menu and recipe development.
Assists in food ordering and inventory.
Assists in the adherence to maintaining budget compliance for daily food costs.
Assists in keeping waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and recycling techniques, and applying appropriate loss prevention procedures.
Assists in training, scheduling, of employees in accordance to policy.
Assists in the coordination and execution of special events.
Maintains kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.