PM Sous Chef
The Forest at Duke · Durham, NC · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
As a Sous Chef and Forest Team Member, you’ll help support the mission of providing a best‑in‑class, caring community that fosters residents’ independence by supervising kitchen staff and assisting in preparing, cooking, and serving all food items in the Cafe for about five hundred guests for three meals a day in three different venues.
Responsibilities
- Supervise kitchen staff
- Assist in preparing, cooking, and serving all food items in the Cafe
- Serve approximately 500 guests for three meals a day across three venues
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in food preparation, handling, and cooking
- Prior experience in fine dining, Four & Five Star/Diamond Hotels and resorts is highly preferred
- Current or previous supervisor experience with the ability to manage, direct, influence, and motivate direct reports
- Culinary education/schooling is highly preferred
Skills
- Strong communication skills; able to communicate clearly and effectively in English
- Customer service focus; able to resolve conflict/issues without becoming emotional or defensive
- Strong time management skills; able to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion
Benefits
- A beautiful campus and work environment filled with friendly people
- Low cost health insurance coverage (major medical, vision, dental, AD&D)
- Life and disability insurance coverage paid 100% by The Forest
- 403b retirement plan with generous company match
- Paid sick and vacation time
- Employee wellness and recognition program