About Sprenger Health Care Systems

Since 1959 Sprenger Health Care Systems continues to be family owned and operated. Sprenger offers the full continuum of aging services including: Short Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Hospice, and Home Health.

Our innovative care, excellent customer service, and compassionate dedicated employees have made Sprenger Health Care Systems a leader in providing exceptional health care. Sprenger Communities have a history of excellent Resident and Family Satisfaction Surveys, 5 Star Ratings, Deficiency Free Surveys, and US News and World Report Rankings.

Sprenger Health Care Systems is committed to maintaining a fair and unbiased work environment and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to any of our 13 Communities throughout Ohio and Indiana. We understand that quality of care starts right here with our employees. For those team members who rise to the challenge and exceed the standard of care, the career possibilities can be endless. Join us today to experience the Sprenger difference!

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is energetic, organized and has strong multitasking abilities. Sous Chef/Production Managers should be committed to learning and complying with health care standards of food preparation for nursing homes. This position requires a candidate that can handle a high volume of preparation and service. You must be able to work in a team environment. Candidates should be able and willing to help in any area of dining services department as needed. Applicants should be passionate about culinary arts and be able to serve delicious and safe food to our residents. This position will report to the Director of Dining Services and by applying for the position you recognize that nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. You may be asked to help in other areas of the building as needed for the optimal performance of your building/department and the well-being of our residents.

Essential Job Functions

As Sous Chef/Production Manager in a Grace Management Services facility you must be able to perform the following essential functions as demonstrated by the ability to:

• Be responsible for safely handling and preparing appetizing and palatable food.
• Be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Follow written menus and recipes as well as understand and follow menu extensions.
• Understand therapeutic diets and serves them as per physician’s orders.
• Follow menus and recipes avoiding food waste.
• Serve food according to meal schedules.
• Be responsible for care and cleaning of food service equipment.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Be accountable for the information in the employee handbook.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures including resident’s rights, infection control, and safety.
• Consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Assume responsibility for the dining services staff in the absence of the Director / Assistant Director of Dining Services.
• Be able to work independently.
• Comply with state, federal and OSHA regulations.
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
• Place food orders as directed by the Director / Assistant Director of Dining Services.
• Attend in-services, seminars and food shows as directed by supervisor.
• Represent the dining services department in a professional manner and accept duties from supervisor in a cooperative manner.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Be responsible for putting away stock including rotating, labeling and dating all food and supplies.
• Be responsible for recording hot and cold food temperatures.
• Be responsible for overall sanitation of main kitchen.

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred. Certification with the Dietary Manager’s Association is preferred.