A Sous Chef hands on and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Sous chefs fill in as leaders for the head chef, and get involved in preparing food like station chefs when needed.
Sous Chef Life Enriching Communities - 3.3 Montgomery, OH Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits On-site gym Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Individual consumer customer service Managing kitchen staff
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40 hours per week including rotating weekends Who We Are 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. What You'll Love About Working Here At Life Enriching Communities, we believe exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. Alongside our warm and welcoming environment, we offer a package of: 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 You, our Ideal Candidate 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 Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation Set steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for dining room or nursing unit. Produces quality products in a timely manner. Continually monitors food quality and presentation. 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, marking the date and item. Maintains storage areas. Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor 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 appearance of food are preserved. Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation. Completes food temperature checks before service. 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. Life Enriching Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and compliance with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.
