Sous Chef

About the Role

Beztak Senior Living is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team of caring professionals. This role is responsible for preparing and assisting the Executive Chef with kitchen operations, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and ensuring the highest quality food products and service for our senior residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents.
• Assist the Executive Chef with overseeing daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and regulatory agencies as they relate to Food Service.
• Manage the entire kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence.
• Ensure each piece of food is safe, prepared correctly, and tasty.
• Operate a company vehicle or personal vehicle for work-related purposes as needed.
• Work in a high-pressure environment, handling urgent matters, resolving conflicts, and interacting with customers/vendors.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or an equivalent combination of education and 2-3 years’ experience in food preparation.
• One to three years of related experience.
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification.

Personal Qualities

• Flexible, innovative, and demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions.
• Excellent time management skills.
• High integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
• Passion, dedication, and commitment to providing seniors an engaging and captivating living environment.

Background Check Process

Beztak completes pre-employment testing, including criminal background checks, fingerprinting (where applicable), drug testing, and additional state-specific requirements such as TB tests or clearance from Adult Protective Services registries.

Benefits

• 401(k) with an employer match for every dollar contributed, up to 6% of eligible compensation.
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to paid company holidays and a “Float” Holiday.
• Life Insurance, provided at no cost to the employee.
• Five medical plan options, including Health Savings Accounts with employer contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential services (counseling, pet care, financial services, vacation planning, and more).
• Employee Referral Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Physical Demands

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and stooping throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 20 pounds.

Work Environment

Frequently works in hot temperatures indoors, around sharp objects or tools.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.