PM Sous Chef

The Forest at Duke; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (403b)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

The Forest at Duke is seeking a Sous Chef to supervise kitchen staff and assist in preparing, cooking, and serving meals for about five hundred guests across three venues daily.

Join a caring community focused on healthy, active living and top-notch dining experiences. Opportunities include growth in a campus-like setting with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food prep, handling and cooking.
• Supervisor experience with ability to manage and motivate reports.
• Culinary education preferred.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Customer service focus with conflict resolution abilities.
• Excellent time management to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure smooth service across three venues.
• Assist in preparing, cooking, and serving meals for ~500 guests daily.
• Maintain quality, safety, and portion control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

Culinary education/schooling

Job description

Calling all Sous Chefs!

Come join The Forest as we strive to provide a best in class, caring community that fosters the independence of our residents by enhancing their ability to lead healthy, active, purposeful and secure lives. As a Sous Chef, and a Forest Team Member, you’ll help support this mission by supervising the kitchen staff as well as assisting in preparing, cooking, and serving all food items in the Cafe for about five hundred guests for three meals a day in three different venues.

What we're looking for in our next Team Member....

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food prep, handling, and cooking required.
• Prior experience in fine dining, Four & Five Star/Diamond Hotels and resorts is highly preferred.
• Current or previous supervisor experience with the ability to manage, direct, influence, and motivate direct reports.
• Culinary education/schooling is highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Customer service focus; able to resolve conflict/issues without becoming emotional or defensive.
• Strong time management skills; able to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion.

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

What you're looking for in your next Employer...

• A beautiful campus and work environment filled with friendly people.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Low cost health insurance coverage (major medical, vision, dental, AD&D).
• Life and disability insurance coverage paid 100% by The Forest.
• 403b retirement plan with generous company match.
• Paid sick and vacation time.
• Employee wellness and recognition program.

....and so much more!

The Forest at Duke is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, gender, gender identity or any other class of unique or protected character