Lead Sous Chef - Kosher Kitchen & Menu Development

Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Fun

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Waiver

Life Insurance

MetLaw

Job summary

Lions Gate CCRC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team in a kosher kitchen environment. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and support menu development to deliver high-quality meals for residents.

The role requires strong leadership, adherence to kosher dietary laws, and a collaborative approach in a team-oriented setting. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary or kitchen experience.
• Previous Sous Chef, Lead Cook, or supervisory culinary experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience preferred.
• Experience working in a kosher kitchen is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with the daily operation and management of the kitchen.
• Lead and support the culinary team to ensure meals are prepared and served according to established quality, presentation, and kosher standards.
• Prepare and execute a variety of menu items using proper culinary techniques while following all kosher kitchen requirements.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning, recipe development, and new culinary offerings.
• Ensure all food is prepared consistently, safely, and according to established recipes, portion standards, and kosher guidelines.
• Follow all kosher dietary laws, including proper separation and handling of meat and dairy products and other applicable kitchen procedures.
• Train, coach, and mentor culinary staff on proper food preparation, sanitation, and kosher kitchen practices.
• Assist with kitchen scheduling and daily staff assignments.
• Help manage inventory, food ordering, receiving, and proper food storage.
• Monitor food usage and assist with controlling food costs and minimizing waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable food safety, sanitation, health, and kosher regulations.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, temperature control, and sanitation procedures.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient meal service.
• Step in to lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Training/mentoring

Sanitation knowledge

ServSafe certification

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Lions Gate CCRC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team in a kosher kitchen environment. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and support menu development to deliver high-quality meals for residents.

The role requires strong leadership, adherence to kosher dietary laws, and a collaborative approach in a team-oriented setting. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is needed.