Kosher Kitchen Sous Chef: Lead, Create, Elevate Menus

Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Fun

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Waiver

Life Insurance

MetLaw

Job summary

Lions Gate CCRC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team in New Jersey. The role involves overseeing daily kitchen operations under the Executive Chef, ensuring high-quality, kosher meals for residents, and mentoring kitchen staff.

Responsibilities include menu planning collaboration, training, and maintaining strict kosher procedures. A team-oriented environment and commitment to exceptional dining experiences are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary/kitchen experience.
• Experience in supervisory roles preferred.
• Kosher kitchen experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily operation and kitchen management.
• Lead and support culinary team to meet quality, presentation, and kosher standards.
• Prepare and execute menu items using proper culinary techniques while following kosher requirements.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu planning and recipe development.
• Ensure food is prepared safely, to established recipes, portions, and kosher guidelines.
• Train and mentor culinary staff on food preparation, sanitation, and kosher practices.
• Assist with kitchen scheduling and staff assignments.
• Help manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage.
• Monitor food usage and assist with controlling costs and waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen area.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and kosher regulations.

Skills

3+ years experience

Leadership abilities

Kosher kitchen knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Lions Gate CCRC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team in New Jersey. The role involves overseeing daily kitchen operations under the Executive Chef, ensuring high-quality, kosher meals for residents, and mentoring kitchen staff.

Responsibilities include menu planning collaboration, training, and maintaining strict kosher procedures. A team-oriented environment and commitment to exceptional dining experiences are essential.