Executive Chef Assistant

3 weeks ago


Reading, Pennsylvania, United States The Highlands At Wyomissing Full time
Job Summary

The Sous Chef is a key member of our culinary team, responsible for ensuring the highest quality food preparation and presentation for all dining areas, catering events, and bar operations. This role requires a strong focus on quality, presentation, and schedule management, as well as adherence to production sheets, recipes, and temperature logs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform opening and closing procedures to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and management to address any discrepancies with food items.
  • Utilize production sheets and temperature log books to maintain accurate records and ensure food safety.
  • Prepare and monitor daily food production, special functions, and service to meet resident satisfaction and quality standards.
  • Prepare all food items according to ServSafe procedures to ensure food safety and quality.
  • Maintain accurate service times and ensure timely delivery of food to all areas.
  • Ensure all walk-ins, reach-ins, and storage areas are organized and food is properly wrapped, labeled, dated, and used by date.
  • Verify that all foods are served at proper temperatures to ensure food safety.
  • Minimize food waste and utilize leftovers to reduce costs and environmental impact.
  • Ensure food quality and serving lines by accurately following ServSafe procedures, plate presentation, portion control, and using standardized recipes.
  • Replenish food items as required to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, dish room, and all storage areas to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Complete sanitation assignments and logs in compliance with food and safety standards.
  • Demonstrate a proactive and efficient work ethic, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED required; vocational or technical degree in food service preferred.
  • 4-5 years of high-volume cooking experience demonstrating proven culinary skills.
  • Strong interpersonal communication, verbal, and written skills.
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Check (MVR).
  • SERV Safe Certification.
Work Environment

This role requires working in a fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases, extreme temperatures, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, potential electrical shock, and toxic chemicals.



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