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The Rochester Presbyterian Home is looking for a caring professional to serve as a Sous Chef at our Homestead location on Thurston Rd, Rochester, NY.

Sign on bonus - $500.00

The Sous Chef produces top quality food items that are served fresh and within the guidelines of the recipes and cooking methods that are provided. The position will provide leadership and mentorship in and outside of the kitchen. Direct other staff members to produce top quality food items that are served fresh and within the guidelines of the recipes and cooking methods that are provided.

Rochester Presbyterian Home (RPH) is leading the way in Memory Care in Monroe County. RPH’s Memory Care Residences offer a different (better!) way of living for people with memory impairment. Inspired by the Eden Alternative, RPH residences are family homes where elders are known, respected and inspired to live life to the fullest. Our team-based approach to person-centered care shows that memory care can be different, and elders (and employees) can thrive in a positive and engaging environment! Learn more about what we do at www.rph.org

Job Description

+ Prioritize tasks and stay organized to ensure deadlines are met.

+ Understand measurements and conversions, read recipes and instructions, cook according to established procedures, and document all necessary items within the realm of the state and local Department of Health Codes.

+ Prioritize cooking based on time needs.

+ Prepare meals for elders in a memory care setting.

+ Understand the effects of aging and remain empathetic to the needs of elders.

+ At meal times, assist in delivering meals to the 3rd and 4th floor while ensuring meals are ready for the main dining room. preparations for the next day, assess ingredient needs.

+ Grill outdoors during events and on “Grill Days”.

+ Complete required prep sheets, production logs, temperature logs, etc.

+ Forecast to make sure all necessary products are secured for the week to avoid making substitutions on menus.

+ Organize meal preparations for easy access.

+ Direct staff in maintaining proper meal temperatures and in plating and serving meals.

+ Monitor staff completion of daily “Menu Planning Guide” book, refrigerator and freezer temperature logs, and dishwasher temperature logs.

+ Assist in checking in orders for accuracy on delivery days.

+ Communicate concerns and needs of the four cottages to the Executive Chef.

+ Maintain sanitization and cleanliness of workspaces and preventative cleaning of food preparation areas.

+ Audit for cleanliness, quality, and compliance and guiding staff on the standards.

+ Ensure that the MYS DOH guidelines are followed in food preparation, storage, and documentation.

+ Participate in group training sessions on food safety and sanitization.

+ Perform other duties as directed.

Physical Demands:

the employee will occasionally Sit; Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; the employee will regularly Stand; Walk; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk or hear;

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment

the employee will occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; the employee will frequently up to 25 pounds; the employee will regularly lift up to 10 pounds;

Vision

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception; Ability to adjust focus;

Work Environment

the employee will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions;

Requirements:

+ 5+ years of food service experience in a time and task-related field. Experience in long-term care, assisted living community or ALR homecare setting with older adults is a plus.

+ Understands the effects of aging and remains empathetic to the needs of elders.

+ ServeSafe certification.

+ 18+ years of age

+ Pass NYS Department of Health Criminal History Background check.

Disclaimer

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all-inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by RPH as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Benefits

The Rochester Presbyterian Home in Rochester, NY has been serving elders for nearly 100 years and has been named a Top Workplace by the Democrat & Chronicle. RPH has three memory care residences in Monroe County – The Homestead located in the City of Rochester Cottage Grove in N. Chili and Creekstone in Fairport.

Competitive Wages

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Defined Pension Plan and 403B Retirement Savings Plan

Group Life Insurance

Free Parking

Environment of mutual respect and acceptance.

Together with the people who live here, their families and our community, RPH is committed to nurturing the human mind, body and spirit. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can experience joy, meaning and fulfillment.

Rochester Presbyterian Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.