Executive Chef

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our team in Greenfield, WI. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. You will lead the culinary team on site, provide training, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and culinary excellence.

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
• Prepare, season, cook and serve for assigned meal; ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• In the absence of the Manager, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus.
• Notify Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs, Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions.
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of Manager.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned.
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility's rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Manager.

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference is given to persons with education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets. Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired. Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.

Hourly Rate: $19.00-$21.00 an hour