Sous Chef

About the role

We are seeking a creative and dedicated Sous Chef to join our team at a large senior living community. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the lifestyle they deserve.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k and more
• A growing company with opportunities for advancement
• Company sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities
• Free meals each shift
• Flexible schedules available. Part-Time and Full-Time available. Perfect for students!
• On demand pay. Get your earned wages as soon as you want.

Who we are

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further! Stellar Senior Living is a premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us.

Job Description

Our Sous Chef will act as the second in command in our kitchen, following and enforcing our executive chef's requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional who is willing to participate in creating delicious seasonal menus and meal designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner
• Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet kitchen standards
• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance
• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities
• Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups preferred
• Safe food handling techniques are required
• Work flexible shifts