Sous Chef

Location: Wesley Glen, 5155 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214

About the role

Life Enriching Communities is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional everyday experiences for associates and residents in our vibrant senior living communities. Our values of respect, innovation, spirituality, and excellence guide everything we do, fostering a sense of extended family and teamwork within our community. Our residents are exceptional and kind, and our dedicated associates deliver a high level of service with grace and compassion. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

Schedule

Full-Time: 10:00am - 6:30pm, including every other weekend

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Fund with Company Match
• On-Site Gym
• Advancement opportunities
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
• A supportive team culture
• Work that truly makes a difference
• Excellent patient care ratios that support quality time with residents

About You

You are a service-oriented and experienced dining professional with a passion for leading and mentoring others. You model exceptional service, have a strong understanding of dining operations, and bring enthusiasm to training and supporting team members while ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef
• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and recipes
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
• Follows all HACCP protocols and complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards including daily and weekly completion of logs
• Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques
• Stores food properly and safely, manages labeling and dating daily, with follow up on staff discrepancies
• Maintains storage areas
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders
• Preps food as necessary
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and presentation of food are preserved
• Oversee monthly inventory systems management process

Requirements

• High School Diploma and Culinary Arts training
• A Culinary Arts Degree or certification by ACF preferred
• Serv Safe Certification is required
• A minimum of 3 years related production and supervisory experience in a continuing care retirement community, hospital, hotel, restaurant or similar facility
• Must possess a customer service background and orientation
• HACCP training preferred