Job Description
Job DescriptionThe Farmstead at Medford (an Independent Living Senior Community) is accepting applications for a full-time Sous Chef to join our team! Our Culinary Team offers first-class experiences for residents and all visitors to our community. The Sous Chef works closely with the Director of Culinary Services and is responsible for ensuring and adhering to the highest level of food quality, appearance, presentation and service standards.
The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice and lead with the following Hospitality standards:
· We treat everyone with courteous respect.· We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.· We hold ourselves and one another accountable.· We make all we encounter feel important.· We embrace and value our differences.· We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, always.
Responsibilities and duties:· Hands on food production – maintaining a superior level of quality, service and cleanliness. · You will have the opportunity to serve a senior population and provide culinary services and experiences for each resident we serve and all who visit our community.· You will join a team that lives by our Core Values of Respect, Kindness, and Service excellence.
Qualifications:· You know proper food handling, culinary safety & cleaning standards. · You have experience working in a culinary environment with knowledge of food prep, cooking and presentation. · You have experience working in a team environment – private restaurant, country club or catering preferred. Our culinary team is top notch – we support and care for our fellow colleagues!· You have the ability to develop positive relationships with residents, peers and the community.· A Culinary Degree is required. If you have a servant heart, a passion for hospitality and are eager to make a difference, complete our on-line application today and you’ll hear from us soon!
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