Senior Living Sous Chef — Scratch Cooking & Service

Century Park Associates; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Park Associates in Columbus, OH seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to prepare high-quality, visually appealing meals for residents. You will supervise kitchen tasks and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, accurate portioning, and warm service to seniors, with opportunities to contribute to menu planning and special events while maintaining our standards.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year scratch food preparation experience.
• Experience feeding large groups regularly.
• Must be ServSafe certified.

Responsibilities

• Maintains system to ensure timely meal services.
• Checks daily menu and special events calendar to ensure necessary food and supplies are available.
• Prepares meals meeting nutritional requirements as well as appetizing in appearance.
• Garnishes plates to enhance overall dining experience.
• Prepares food based on standardized recipes.
• Makes only authorized substitutions.
• Seasons food appropriately.
• Serves food based on established portion controls.
• Assists in preparation of special meals and for special events.
• Estimates portions and utilizes leftovers appropriately to reduce food costs.
• Operates kitchen within state and county regulations including sanitation, food storage, recordkeeping, food temperatures, portion sizes, chemical usage/storage.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently: steamer, oven, grill, meat slicer, mixer, grinder, dishwasher, etc.
• Maintains cooler and freezer properly: dates and labels food, no food on floor, etc.
• Assists with putting up stock on delivery days.
• Assists with daily kitchen duties: washing pots/pans, putting up stock, removing trash and boxes, cleaning steam table and checking water levels
• Completes daily cleaning assignments
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment
• Follows local and state handwashing procedures to ensure food safety
• Assists with supervisory duties in absence of Dining Services Director

Skills

Cooking

Hospitality

Attention to detail

Scratch cooking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Steamer

Oven

Grill

Meat slicer

Mixer

Grinder

Dishwasher

Job description

Century Park Associates in Columbus, OH seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to prepare high-quality, visually appealing meals for residents. You will supervise kitchen tasks and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, accurate portioning, and warm service to seniors, with opportunities to contribute to menu planning and special events while maintaining our standards.