A Sous Chef hands on and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Sous chefs fill in as leaders for the head chef, and get involved in preparing food like station chefs when needed.
Thousand Oaks, CA Job Details Full-time $25 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards TJC Food service health code compliance ServSafe High school diploma or GED Food safety sanitizing procedures
Full Job Description Schedule:
Monday through Friday 10am - 6:30pm Be part of a soul-hearted approach to healing Alsana is a national leader in eating disorder treatment, offering a holistic, soul-hearted approach to recovery for adults and adolescents of all genders. We exist to be a source of hope and healing, creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can cultivate the roots of their own recovery story.
What You'll Do:
Assists the lead chef in providing all meals for clients and approved staff as outlined in the recipe binder; in collaboration with the Lead Dietitian for challenge meals (chefs choice, family style, etc.) Maintains the physical safety of all clients e.g. promptly cleans spills, etc. Follows all safety and sanitation procedures as outlined by ServSafe including, but not limited to, wearing hair coverings & gloves in the food preparation area. Ensures that knives and other items having potential for harm are safely contained at all times that they are not in use, locking up knives as necessary. Communicates effectively with direct care and dietitians; reports any communication difficulties or issues to Lead Chef. Considers client allergies, food preferences and the individual meal plan when preparing meals. Allergies and preferences must be accommodated if approved by a dietitian. Completes assigned tasks and duties under the direction of the Lead Chef. Duties may include taking inventory of food and supplies, ordering food, recipe development, safety & sanitation of food storage and related equipment, and other duties as assigned. Completes daily/weekly tasks in a timely manner. Demonstrates positive attitude and team collaboration within the workplace with behavior that supports administrative and facility decisions; creates atmosphere of mutual trust, harmony, acceptance and respect within the community. Participates in and contributes to performance improvement and client safety activities of the facility. Demonstrates knowledge and effectively implements the fire/safety program including the following: client safety, security, emergency procedures, fire procedures, internal and external disaster procedures, life safety and adverse medication reactions.
Qualifications:
Current ServSafe Certification Requires a high school diploma and 12 years of experience in the field. Maintain food safety standards and practices as determined by The Joint Commission (Health Dept. Standards) Ability to perform full range of culinary functions. Join us in helping people feel rooted, engaged, and respected as they find their path to recovery. Together, we foster a community built on compassion, mutual respect, and whole-hearted care.
