Sous Chef

Experience Senior Living; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package with medical,牙?–

Job summary

Experience Senior Living Team seeks a Sous Chef to join our team and elevate dining experiences for residents. The role supports culinary leadership, training, and menu development while ensuring compliance with safety and budget guidelines.

The Sous Chef will collaborate with the Director of Culinary Services to supervise kitchen staff, plan events, and maintain equipment and supplies for a first-class dining program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Culinary degree preferred
• Five years cooking experience in hospitality
• Food handlers permit as required
• Knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety
• Previous management or team leadership experience
• Strong organization and time management
• Able to manage budgets including food, supplies and labor
• Experience in banquets or special events a plus
• Basic computer skills – Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of customer service and create a fine dining experience.
• Ensure all food is purchased, stored, prepared, and served per guidelines.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, coaching, training, and developing staff.
• Create teamwork and cooperation among staff.
• Assist in preparing and coordinating staff schedules within budget.
• Assist with menu planning based on resident preferences and budget.
• Maintain equipment in good condition.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies and small wares.
• Assist with pre-meal stand up for dining staff.
• Plan and execute events, banquets, and themed meals.
• Orient new residents to menus and dining options.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Time management

Budget management

Staff coaching

Food safety

Multitasking

Guest engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Experience Senior Living Team is comprised of dynamic professionals that are fueled by their passion to empower people as they grow older to live life to the fullest. They are creators, architects, nurses, researchers, programmers, marketers, facilitators, developers, investors, and caregivers, all focused on making a positive impact on the lives of residents, their families and team members.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our amazing team!

Responsibilities:

• Provide high levels of customer service and create a fine dining experience.
• Ensure that all food is purchased, stored, prepared and served in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assist the Director of Culinary Services in interviewing, hiring, coaching, training, and developing staff. This includes, but not limited to, staff evaluations and discipline of food service staff in accordance with company guidelines.
• Create a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among all staff.
• Assist preparing and coordinating work schedules for staff in accordance with budget.
• Assist Director of Culinary Services in menus planning and development based on resident likes and dislikes, budget, and seasonal options.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate amounts of cleaning supplies, small wares, equipment, and food in accordance with local and state regulations and team member safety requirements.
• Assist kitchen staff with Pre-Meal stand up for all dining and kitchen staff.
• Responsible for planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Five years cooking experience in the hospitality field.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Previous management or team leadership experience necessary.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to manage budgets including food, supplies and labor.

• Previous experience in banquets or special event planning.
• Basic Computer skills – Microsoft word and Excel.
• Connect and help residents transition from home to community through thoughtful engagement at every level of interaction.
• Positive leader able to manage and coach team members.
• Able to build positive and strong relationships with team members, coworkers, and residents.
• Focused and dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
• Able to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
• Able to delegate and hold staff accountable in an efficient and respectful manner.

We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.