Senior Living Sous Chef - Leadership & Event Cooking

Wesley Willows; Rockford (IL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Financial Wellness Perks

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mail Order Pharmacy

Telemedicine

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL, is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations within a senior living community. You will oversee food preparation, ensure cost control, maintain sanitation standards, and lead back-of-house teams under the guidance of the Corporate Executive Chef.

This full-time role offers a salary of $60,000-$65,000 per year, a consistent schedule, and opportunities for professional growth in a compassionate, ethics-driven environment.

Formación

• 5+ years relevant experience in kitchen operations and management.
• Possess and maintain a current ServSafe Food Manager’s License (required).
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills.
• Extensive catering/event experience.
• Understanding of BOH financial systems, methods and operations.
• Valid Driver’s License (required).
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older (required).

Responsabilidades

• Support the Corporate Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation, cost control, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise back-of-house staff, oversee food production, maintain sanitation standards, manage inventory and ordering, and assist with catering and special events.
• The role requires strong leadership, multitasking, and culinary skills, along with knowledge of food safety and dietary regulations in a CCRC setting.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Multitasking

Culinary skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Oral/Written communication

Catering/Event experience

Food safety knowledge

Driving license

18+ age

Descripción del empleo

Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL, is seeking a Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations within a senior living community. You will oversee food preparation, ensure cost control, maintain sanitation standards, and lead back-of-house teams under the guidance of the Corporate Executive Chef.

This full-time role offers a salary of $60,000-$65,000 per year, a consistent schedule, and opportunities for professional growth in a compassionate, ethics-driven environment.