Kitchen - Sous Chef - Full Time

About the Role

The Sous Chef contributes to a joyful and vibrant community by executing the menu, ensuring high performance and resident/visitor satisfaction. The focus is on food appearance, quality, and the overall dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Standards of Service and assist in ensuring the same from all kitchen employees.
• Assist in managing day-to-day kitchen operations, coordinate food production schedules, and ensure the highest level of food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Participate in food preparation, produce consistently high-quality food, and expedite during peak meal periods.
• Control food costs by training kitchen staff on proper food preparation, handling, and leftover management.
• Ensure kitchen employees adhere to uniform, grooming, and appearance standards.
• Establish kitchen goals and resolve operational problems in conjunction with the Director of Dining Services.
• Develop menus, create and enforce recipes and product specifications, and train staff on new menus.
• Maintain effective communication within the kitchen and dining room, addressing staff suggestions and concerns.
• Build working relationships with the sky lounge manager, staff, and other departments.
• Assist in food orders based on projected business levels.
• Conduct regular kitchen, dishwashing, and cooler inspections, correcting deficiencies promptly.
• Maintain State-required Sanitation and Temperature Logs.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and trainings.
• Stay current on assigned tasks and duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Good organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to relate positively and effectively with residents, families, community members, and staff.
• Special interest in and positive attitude toward working with long-term care residents and the elderly.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn company applications.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Maintain a current Food Handlers Card; obtain ServSafe Certification soon after hiring.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Program: Pay rate calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
• Shift Differential: Additional pay for night shift employees.
• Bonus: Shift coverage bonus offered as needed.
• Health Care: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Savings and Spending Accounts: Tax-free accounts for health care and dependent care expenses, including an HSA with employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Sick time accrues at 0.025 hours for every hour worked, available after 90 days.
  • Paid time off (PTO) accrual eligibility at 12 months, starting at 0.0326 hours per hour worked.
  • Floating Holiday: 0.04 hours accrued per hour worked, up to 56 hours annually, eligible upon hire.
  • Holiday pay at 1.5 times normal hourly rate for work on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.
  • Up to 3 days of Bereavement Leave.
• Retirement: Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked, with semi-annual enrollment and annual employer discretionary contribution.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cascadia Assistance Fund: Financial help for hardships or continuing education.