Sous Chef

Touchmark; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance

Bonus and retirement plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

On-Demand Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Touchmark at Wedgewood is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Edmonton, Canada. You will assist the Chef with culinary and administrative tasks while contributing to exceptional dining experiences for residents and guests.

Ideal candidates have proven Sous Chef experience in fine dining and the ability to work in a high-volume kitchen. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with readiness to train staff and obtain First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience as a Sous Chef in fine dining.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Assist in training new and existing kitchen staff in preparation, arrangement and plating.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with culinary and administrative tasks.
• Contribute to resident and guest satisfaction and goals.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, sanitation and safety.

Skills

Sous chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Culinary and admin tasks

Staff training

First Aid/CPR certification

Weekend/holiday availability

Mobility lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, And Compassion – Steadfastly Characterizes Our Mission To Continually Enrich The Daily Lives Of Residents. We Practice These Principles With Every Task And Interaction, From Personal Caregiver Assistance To Mowing The Grass. At Touchmark, We Say

I AM AN ALLY

• I AM A FRIEND
• I AM A GIVER

Touchmark at Wedgewood is currently seeking the right person to join our culinary team as a Sous Chef.

As part of the culinary team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a high-quality full-service active adult retirement community by assisting the Chef with both culinary and administrative tasks as well as playing a key role in contributing to our resident and guest satisfaction and goals. Your commitment to delivering the highest quality of food, product standards, sanitation, and safety will ensure that every person’s dining experience is extraordinary, every time.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have a commitment to Touchmark’s values (excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion), as well as a desire to model these values and encourage others to be allies, friends, and givers
• Have proven cooking experience as a Sous Chef in fine dining
• Have experience working in a high-volume kitchen
• Experience in culinary and administrative responsibilities of a kitchen
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Assist in training new and existing kitchen staff in the preparation, arrangement, and plating of dishes per the current menu
• Be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
• Be willing to work weekends and holidays
• Be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and stay on your feet for long periods
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with residents, family members, visitors, and team members

Benefits

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes:

• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options

We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. Check us out at www.Touchmark.com. We’re growing. Are you?