Sous Chef

Belmont Village Senior Living; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

BV Cares program

Discounts

Continuing education

Milestone celebrations

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Sous Chef to supervise and prepare meals in a fast-paced, senior living kitchen. You will train new staff, ensure recipe adherence, and deliver high quality plating while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate is reliable, customer-service oriented, and able to work Sundays through Thursdays 9:30am–6pm or similar shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in a high-volume restaurant with supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven advanced culinary skills such as knife handling, food preparation and presentation.
• Ability to work assigned shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Clear verbal and written English communication.
• Reliable attendance; background check and TB test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises kitchen and dining room staff and food production in the absence of the Chef Manager.
• Prepare meals from scratch according to recipe specifications and quality standards.
• Follow recipes, manage portion control and ensure attractive plate presentation.
• Manage cook times while preparing and handling several orders simultaneously.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and order, ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Follow checklists and company procedures to keep kitchen stocked and maintained.
• Prioritize hospitality, resident satisfaction and excellent service in every interaction.

Skills

English communication

Team oriented

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Supervisory experience

Shift flexibility

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 9:30am - 6pm

About The Role

As a Sous Chef at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will perform multi-functional duties related to supervision, food preparation, set-up, service and clean-up in our senior living community commercial kitchen. The Sous Chef assists in training new kitchen employees and helps to maintain a high quality of food preparation and presentation using company recipes to ensure an excellent dining experience for residents and their guests. The ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy. They excel in a fast-paced, physically active position, collaborate effectively, and embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing exceptional hospitality and helping seniors to thrive as they age.

Your Typical Responsibilities

• Supervises kitchen and dining room staff and food production in the absence of the Chef Manager
• Prepare meals from scratch according to assigned recipe specifications and quality standards
• Follow recipes, manage portion control and ensure attractive plate presentation
• Properly manage cook times while preparing and efficiently managing several orders simultaneously
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen ensuring compliance with regulations, policies and procedures
• Follow checklists and company procedures to ensure kitchen is stocked and well maintained at all times
• Make hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a high volume restaurant setting with supervisory responsibilities
• Proven success with advanced Culinary skills such as knife handling, food preparation and presentation
• Ability to work assigned shifts including early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community
• All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a State and Federal criminal background check, drug screen, job related physical and TB test.

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

BELMONT VILLAGE PERKS

• Career Growth and Training programs led by Belmont Village subject matter experts
• BV Cares direct employee support program for severe and unexpected hardships
• Exclusive discounts and offers from leading retailers and brands
• Complimentary unlimited continuing education courses
• Celebration of Employee Milestones and Achievements
• Referral bonus opportunities

About The Company

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

Benefits Available

• Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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