Job Details: Job Location: The Garlands of Barrington - Barrington, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $54000.00 - $57000.00Salary, Sous Chef in Assisted Living Annual Salary/$54,000-$57,000 Must be open to morning and evening shifts:  Morning: 6:00 am- 2:30 pm  Evening: 10:45 am- 7:00 pm Regardless of position, Garlands employees have the unique opportunity to connect with members, create joy and happiness, mentor positive energy, inspire others and, most of all, be inspired. The Sous Chef in Assisted Living is responsible for working with the Executive Chef in order to lead the Culinary staff for an award-winning community. This position will lead the culinary area for the Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Memory Care property. Benefits for Employees (working 30 hours + per week) Paid time off Paid holidays 401k (with match) Medical, dental and vision insurance Short and long-term disability Life insurance Benefits for All Employees (Full-time and Part-time) Heated, underground parking Upscale Employee break room Employee referral awards Employee Assistance Program Uniforms provided The key focus areas include: Member and Guest Service Proven experience as a cook in a dietary or healthcare setting Warmly greet and enthusiastically interact with all members, acknowledging them by name Communicate guest feedback or concerns to Executive Chef, Director of Food and Beverage or Executive Director in a timely manner Walk through the dining room(s) during serving hours at least once each week, interacting with customers and soliciting their feedback on the food Respond to all member inquiries within 1 business day Escort customers to their point of destination when asked for directions Maintain confidentiality of all members’ and other customers’ personal information Kitchen Services Ensure there are standardized recipes for all menu items Work with Executive Chef, Director of Food and Beverage and Dining Room Supervisor on planning at least 1 special themed event a quarter Recipe and Menu Development Food Preparation Ensure kitchen lines are completely set up in accordance with standards Ensure proper portion controls systems in place and being followed Ensure all orders are completed and ready to be picked up by Dining Room staff within standard lead times Ensure all food preparation standards meet federal, state and local regulations at all times Check daily par levels and place orders if the items are below the par level. Be present and working on the line during peak lunch and dinner hours to expedite and assist kitchen staff Food Storage Conduct an inspection of all coolers each day, checking for proper storage, quality of product and par levels Ensure all food deliveries are checked in for appropriate quantities and freshness Ensure all hot food is kept at or above F140 Ensure all cold food is kept at or below F40 Ensure all food items are wrapped, labeled and dated and properly stored according to IDPH standards when not being used Ensure food products are being rotated when new products come in (FIFO) Ensure a food inventory checklist is completed at the end of every shift and that all “staple” food items are always in stock Cleanliness Conduct a daily walk-thru of the kitchen, checking for cleanliness standards and temperature log compliance Ensure all kitchen cleanliness and sanitation meet federal, state and local regulations at all times, including PV kitchens Conduct a thorough kitchen walk-thru at least once each week to ensure maintenance and cleanliness of facilities meet expectations and adhere to federal, state and local regulations Communication Ensure pre-shift meetings with kitchen and dining room staff are conducted before lunch and dinner, to review new menu items, special events, training issues Ensure a daily production and duty list is prepared and followed through each day by the kitchen staff Attend Dining Room department staff meeting  Attend Food and Beverage meeting  Meet with Executive Chef  to discuss current events and outstanding projects and issues Complete Incident Reports, Concern Reports, and Team Member Accident Reports  Communicate questions, concerns, suggestions, observations, or other comments that could have an effect on customer satisfaction to Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage in a timely manner Training, Development & Support Ensure all Kitchen standards and expectations are consistently maintained Ensure all Kitchen team members are provided with adequate and appropriate tools and equipment  Ensure there are labels on all cleaning chemical bottles, specifying the chemicals inside Ensure all Kitchen team members are familiar with MSDS sheets, including knowing where they are located, how to read them and how to use them Assist with the development of Kitchen department goals and staff training Assist all Kitchen team members towards meeting job standards, expectations, department goals and training objectives Ensure all Kitchen team members are in full uniform at all times Follow up on all Kitchen team members’ questions, concerns, needs, etc in a timely manner Performance Acknowledgment Solicit “accomplishments” from Kitchen team members and report to Executive Chef every month Hold Kitchen team members accountable to maintaining standards and expectations, completing corrective counseling with team members in a timely manner Special Events Review all Function Sheets to ensure all food items ordered and on hand for all special events Ensure all food is properly prepared and delivered within designated time frames   Qualifications: - Experience leading the culinary area of Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Memory Care - Strong communication skills