Senior Living Sous Chef — Compassionate Kitchen Leader

Grace Management, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holiday Pay

Daily pay

401K with employer match

Disability insurance

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Residence at Whitehall, operated by Grace Management, Inc., is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to provide wholesome, nutritious meals for residents and maintain high kitchen standards in a senior living community.

Reporting to the Dining Services Director, the role requires two years of cooking experience, Serv-Safe certification, and strong customer service. Join a team committed to compassionate care and excellent service for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years cooking experience, preferably in healthcare or hospitality.
• Serv-Safe Certification required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Adhere to dress code and maintain professional appearance.
• Must pass drug testing and background check.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.
• Use recipes and correct portion sizes to control costs.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking and serving.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods.
• Monitor temperatures of kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Control overproduction and waste of all food items.
• Comply with state and local health and safety rules.
• Washing and sanitizing kitchen equipment; general cleaning of work area.
• Assist in inventory and stock management; support Dining Services Director as needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Serv-Safe Certification

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At The Residence at Whitehall, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join The Residence at Whitehall, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.

Full-time benefits include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.
• 401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.
• Short and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work
• Referral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support
• Employee Assistance Program: C onnecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges

Summary of Duties of the Sous Chef

The Sous Chef is to provide wholesome, nutritious, and attractive food that is served at the appropriate temperature. The Sous Chef reports to the Dining Services Director.

Essential Functions of the Sous Chef

• Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.
• Use recipes and correct portion sizes to provide a consistent product while controlling costs.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods.
• Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Control overproduction and waste of all food items.
• Comply with all state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.
• Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Responsible for general cleaning of cook’s area, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for storage of items received from vendors.
• Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items.
• Mop and clean kitchen as needed.
• Removes garbage to dumpster as needed.
• Reports equipment and safety issues to the Dining Services Director.
• Sous Chef assumes all responsibility of the kitchen including but not limited to: ordering, menu writing, associate scheduling in the absence of the Dining Services Director and/or Executive Chef.
• Work as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions of the Sous Chef

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within the healthcare or hospitality field.
• Serv-Safe Certification required.
• Physical requirements include the ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficient to serve the residents.
• Professional and neat appearance and presentation, adherence to the dress code, and good personal hygiene are expected.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents.
• Be free of communicable disease.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
• Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.

There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.

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