Sous Chef

The Arbor Company is recognized by team members as a Great Place To Work® and is one of only 20 companies on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Aging Services” list.

Benefits

• Free meal for each work shift
• Employee Assistance Program – wellness resources for you and your family
• Competitive pay rates
• Paid Time Off for full-time and part-time staff, plus the ability to turn PTO into cash
• Options to get paid on your own schedule
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Pathways for growth opportunities
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Access to emergency financial assistance
• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with employer matching contributions

Responsibilities

• Produce and oversee production of high-quality dishes reflecting menu and resident requirements and preferences
• Assist with producing diversified menus, food stock deliveries, rotation of products, and regulatory log requirements
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained by following established cleaning schedules and protocols (maintain orderly coolers, stock rooms, storage, and production areas)
• Train and monitor auxiliary kitchen staff to use best practices and provide best results
• Foster a positive, friendly work environment
• Support servers and caregivers to ensure their needs are met to best serve residents

Requirements

• Culinary degree or training, or experience cooking in a restaurant environment preferred
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, portion control, and cooking procedures
• Previous experience with special diets and long-term care is preferred
• Previous experience with large batch cooking (100+ people)
• Ability to maintain positive resident relations through a courteous, cooperative, and understanding manner