Dynamic Sous Chef

Senior Lifestyle; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive and inspiring work environment at a leading lifestyle company, where you'll play a vital role in meal preparation and kitchen management. This position requires a self-starter with strong leadership skills and a passion for quality food presentation. You'll be responsible for coordinating a team, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with health standards. If you have experience in high-energy kitchens and a commitment to excellence, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

DailyPay Access

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and training skills are essential.
• Experience in large-scale events and high-energy kitchens is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from standardized recipes and ensure timely service.
• Assist with training new kitchen employees and scheduling.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to health codes.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Excel Proficiency

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Cooking Knowledge

Education

3+ years in Commercial Kitchen

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare meals from standardized recipes in accordance with orders in a timely and attractive manner.
2. Set up food service line and workstations with needed condiments.
3. Ensure all condiments and garnishes required are prepared and served with the appropriate foods.
4. Assist in coordinating prep for the following day’s menu.
5. Participate in a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review the details of the daily menu.
6. Assist with training of new kitchen employees.
7. Assist with scheduling of employees within the department.
8. Assist with food ordering, monitor inventory, and create the menu cycle.
9. Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean; ensure food supply stocks are rotated, labeled, dated, and stored properly.
10. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to health department code requirements.
11. Minimize food waste by utilizing proper storage and recycling techniques.
12. Manage and supervise Cooks, Lead Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility Workers as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and training skills
• Proficiency in Excel, inventory management, and ordering
• Self-starter with a team-first mindset
• Experience with large-scale events and high-energy kitchens
• 3+ years of experience in a commercial kitchen environment and/or relevant certification or degree
• Serv Safe or other required certifications
• Organized with excellent communication skills with co-workers and residents
• Pride in the quality and presentation of food prepared
• Basic to advanced knowledge of cooking and meal preparation
• Thorough understanding of food service techniques and requirements
• Must pass background check

Additional Information

Salary: $60,000-$65,000 annually

Supportive, inspiring work environment

Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, short-term and long-term disability, and paid time off. All positions are eligible for DailyPay, allowing access to earned wages before payday. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required unless exempt for medical, religious, or personal reasons; government requirements may apply.