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.
• Create a culinary experience for our residents that engages all five senses in the most pleasant ways to nourish both the body and the soul.
• Engage with seniors, individually and in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels.
• Manage the kitchen environment during stressful situations with a calm demeanor.
• Teach and train others on varied cooking techniques.
• Motivate and manage teams of people with leadership capability.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Willingness to learn how to work in a healthcare/assisted living environment.
• Knowledgeable in, or can quickly learn, various regulatory standards for the kitchen.
• Good time management skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.
• Willingness to learn how to work in a healthcare/assisted living environment.
• Knowledgeable in, or can quickly learn, various regulatory standards for the kitchen.
• Good time management skills.

Pay

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

Schedule

This position is fulltime.