Sous Chef - Independent Living

Sous Chef

• Independent Living Sous ChefFull Time | Days/Evenings
• Pay Rate up to $25/hour
• -Our mission is to "Touch People's Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life!

At Brooke Grove Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), we understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and we strive to make sure that impact is positive and uplifting. As a result, the people who live and work are happy; and it shows!

We welcome all and cherish diversity among our residents and staff, embracing those of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.

Our employees live out our mission each and every day. We are committed to providing care and services that enrich the lives of our residents and employees.

Brooke Grove Retirement Village offers competitive salaries and benefits along with quality training and educational opportunities to include:

• Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status and specific benefit offeringResponsibilities of a

Sous Chef:

• Lend consistent, reliable and detail-oriented support to the Director of Dining Services in the preparation and presentation of gourmet meals.
• Build positive and collaborative relationships with the members of the IL Team and Resident Community.
• Season the dining services department with positive spirit, responsibility, creativity. The sous chef will be relied upon as an essential team-player.
• Maintain the current Serv-Safe sanitation certificate on file with the Director of Dining Services and Human Resources Department. The sous chef must help to ensure that all aspects of food preparation as well as the dining experience remain consistent with sanitation standards.
• Be responsible for all duties pertaining to food preparation and procedural storage as well as the ordering, receiving and safe handling of all food and beverage product as dictated by the Director of Dining Services.
• Maintain a sanitary and visually inviting kitchen workspace.
• Follow all kitchen procedures and attend to all Westbrooke Clubhouse opening and closing procedures.
• Learn to greet the Residents by name and pay close attention to Resident food allergies and culinary preferences.
• Actively manage the delivery of an excellent dining experience for the resident community when the Director of Dining Services is absent.
• Manage all details related to the preparation and distribution of carry-out lunches ordered in advance by BG staff from the Westbrooke kitchen if working the day shift beginning at 11 am.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with the Director of Dining Services regarding special needs, challenges, service standards, suggestions for improving our product, and personal and/or professional development.

Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.