Lead Sous Chef — Creative Menus & Flexible Schedule

Epic Healthcare; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful environment

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Phone stipend

Job summary

Lighthouse at Chico Assisted Living is seeking a Sous Chef to lead food preparation, delegate tasks, and assist the Head Chef in creating menus and developing dishes. You will supervise kitchen stations and foster teamwork among Chefs of all levels while upholding health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (preferred), at least 2 years of relevant experience, COSHH awareness, and strong attention to detail to maintain quality and regulatory compliance in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Awareness of COSHH and chemical safety.
• Experience with kitchen equipment.
• High level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks.
• Cooking and preparing high quality dishes.
• Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes.
• Supervising all kitchen stations.
• Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs/Cooks of all levels.
• Being responsible for health and safety.
• Being responsible for food hygiene practices.
• Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created.
• Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering.
• Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Work unsupervised

COSHH awareness

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Lighthouse at Chico Assisted Living is seeking a Sous Chef to lead food preparation, delegate tasks, and assist the Head Chef in creating menus and developing dishes. You will supervise kitchen stations and foster teamwork among Chefs of all levels while upholding health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (preferred), at least 2 years of relevant experience, COSHH awareness, and strong attention to detail to maintain quality and regulatory compliance in a