Sous Chef

Lutheran Senior Services; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement savings with employer match

Education financial assistance

Wellness programs

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services is seeking a dining services supervisor to train and oversee kitchen and dining staff within a healthcare setting. You will ensure quality cooking, sanitary practices, inventory control, and efficient scheduling to meet resident needs.

Role requires supervisory experience, a culinary background, and sanitation certification. You will collaborate with front-of-house teams and participate in quality assurance and cost-control initiatives to uphold the EverTrue mission.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; culinary degree preferred.
• Two years supervisory experience in a restaurant, healthcare/retirement facility or equivalent.
• Minimum three years quality cooking or restaurant cooking experience.
• Training in cost control and food management preferred.
• Certification in food service sanitation required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents; write routine reports and correspondence.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Trains and supervises dining staff; ensures sanitation, cost control, and scheduling.
• Develops standard recipes, menus and Chef Specials; oversees production.
• Monitors supply chain, production volumes, and inventory levels.
• Helps implement dining policies; collaborates with front-of-house operations.
• Maintains equipment; ensures safety, infection control and quality assurance.
• Participates in committees; assists with hiring and staff scheduling.
• Performs regular inspections and reports hazards or malfunctions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cost control

Quality cooking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary degree or food service certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:SummaryTrains, delegates and supervises meal preparation and service including quality control, sanitation, cost control-order/inventory, catering and scheduling; Demonstrates the philosophy of the sponsoring Lutheran congregations, through upholding the EverTrue mission of “Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest”, core values and code of conduct.ResponsibilitiesProvides training and follow-up of dining service staff to provide basic culinary skills, specialized skills, the ability to produce specialty items and proper operation of equipment. Ensures staff attendance at required training before performance on the job.Assists in planning and developing dining service department programs and activities including producing standard recipes, menus and “Chef Specials”Assists with ensuring production amounts, supply chain, and food production meet the needs of the operationAssists in the development, interpretation and implementation of departmental policies and proceduresWorks closely with front-of-house operations to ensure collaboration and an environment that promotes smooth processesAssists in developing, implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program including developing assessment methods, conducting inspections, conducting weekly sanitation checks and obtaining customer feedbackAssists with evaluating department staffing needs, recruiting, interviewing and advising on the selection of potential employees; Assists with scheduling staffEnsures department has appropriate, functioning, well maintained equipment. Analyzes department to determine equipment and supply needs and makes recommendations. Maintains adequate level of stock, food products, supplies and equipment.Serves on various committees and attends meetings representing the food service department as requestedFollows and ensure that all dining service personnel follow infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, food preparation, food storage, food disposal and wearing protective clothing and equipment.Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations and standard food handling practice and corrects and/or reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to supervisor immediatelyQualifications, Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesHigh School diploma or GED required; Culinary degree preferredCulinary Arts Degree or food service certification preferred.Two years experience in a supervisory capacity in a restaurant, healthcare/retirement facility or equivalent setting.A minimum three years quality cooking or restaurant cooking experience.Training in cost control and food management preferred.Certification in food service sanitation required.Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, safety rules and operating instructions.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one situation and speak effectively before groups of residents, customers and employees. Ability to make basic calculations.Ability to work with Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, OutlookPhysical Requirements and Working ConditionsThe physical activities, demands and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.The work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled location with moderate noise. Minimal exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxins, or caustic chemicals. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.The employee must have the ability to lift and carry a 50lb load from a height of 50 inches and carry a distance of 5ft and place at a height of 36 inches; walk continuously for ½ mile; push a wheelchair with a load of 200lbs; reach to a height of 76 inches using both upper extremities; lift/carry 50lbs and push/pull 30lbs; perform 1 full squat.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by EverTrue in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.EverTrue Pay & BenefitsPay grade: 12, $23.55/hour to $37.75/hour.Eligible for shift differentials: No.For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.Additional Information:N/A