Sous Chef

About the role

A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive, holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people are happiest when they can make their own choices. We provide opportunities for physical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritual involvement, and fun. We treat our residents and our team members like family. This opportunity will allow you to positively impact the quality of life for over 700 seniors and their families.

Responsibilities

• Work with our culinarians to implement the food and beverage program for our residents.
• Specialize in assisted living and memory care.
• Engage all five senses in the most pleasant ways to nourish both the body and the soul.
• Provide a culinary experience that is engaging for our residents.
• Have a calm demeanor in times of pressure and the ability to manage the environment during stressful situations.
• Adapt/respond quickly to the needs and preferences of our residents.
• Help motivate and manage teams of people.
• Have a leadership capability to help residents with dementia live with purpose.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• A combination of education and experience that supports Sous Chef status.
• Current negative TB test.
• Knowledgeable in, or can quickly learn, various regulatory standards for the kitchen.
• Willingness to learn how to work in a healthcare/assisted living environment.
• ServeSafe certified or able to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to pass criminal record/background check.
• Good time management skills.

Qualifications

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individually and in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels.
• Advanced culinary skills that demonstrate innovation, creativity, and thoughtfulness.
• Solid safety awareness in work habits and the ability to promote a safe work environment in the kitchen.
• Finely developed skills with varied cooking techniques and the desire to teach and train others these skills.
• An understanding or the willingness to gain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to help residents with dementia still live with purpose.

Skills

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individually and in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels.
• Advanced culinary skills that demonstrate innovation, creativity, and thoughtfulness.
• Solid safety awareness in work habits and the ability to promote a safe work environment in the kitchen.
• Menu creation skills that incorporate both proper nutrition and good diversity combined with creative flair.
• Awareness of food safety, infection control, and cleanliness standards.
• Finely developed skills with varied cooking techniques and the desire to teach and train others these skills.
• Calm demeanor in times of pressure and the ability manage the environment during stressful situations.
• Business acumen to help manage culinary labor, purchasing and procurement, and equipment maintenance.
• Team player with ability to develop strong working relationships along with customer service focus.
• Ability to adapt/respond quickly to the needs and preferences of our residents.
• An understanding or the willingness to gain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to help residents with dementia still live with purpose.
• Leadership capability to help motivate and manage teams of people.

Benefits

We offer our team members a good benefits package, the ability to be heard, have their opinions count and the opportunity to innovate. Our compensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing, tenure and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration. The starting hourly wage range for this position is $22.00 to $27.00 per hour.

Pay

The starting hourly wage range for this position is $22.00 to $27.00 per hour.

Schedule

This position is fulltime.