Senior Living Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menus

Cogir-Senior-Living-2; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Sous Chef to manage daily operations in the community's restaurant, supervising kitchen staff, handling purchasing, cost control, sanitation, safety, and staff training.

You will collaborate with the Director of Culinary Experience to deliver a varied menu featuring traditional comfort foods and international options, prepared from scratch with seasonal local ingredients, while ensuring exceptional dining for residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary education is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
• Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certificate) with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.

Responsibilities

• Run the department with the Director of Culinary Experience within budget.
• Ensure resident satisfaction through a top-notch dining experience.
• Direct and manage all back- and front-of-the-house staff.
• Maintain all departmental documentation according to state and federal regulations.
• Assist in the planning and execution of all menus and meal preparation, department and family events, and catering functions.
• Maintain inventory control of food, alcohol, supplies, and equipment, and purchase as necessary.
• Assist in the recruitment efforts for the department, including interviewing, hiring, and training staff.
• Cover shifts resulting from call-offs.
• Prepare and cook meals following established menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Supervisory experience

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Dietary restrictions for seniors

Large-batch cooking

Creative culinary

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary education preferred

Serve Safe Manager certificate

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Sous Chef to manage daily operations in the community's restaurant, supervising kitchen staff, handling purchasing, cost control, sanitation, safety, and staff training.

You will collaborate with the Director of Culinary Experience to deliver a varied menu featuring traditional comfort foods and international options, prepared from scratch with seasonal local ingredients, while ensuring exceptional dining for residents.