Sous Chef

WP Engine, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay access

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a talented Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations. You will prepare meals from standardized recipes, set up lines, and guide cooks to maintain quality and presentation.

You will train new staff, assist with scheduling and ordering, monitor inventory, ensure health code compliance, and lead by example to reduce waste while keeping stations clean and organized. A Serv Safe certification and 3+ years in a commercial kitchen are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a commercial kitchen environment or a related certificate/degree.
• Serv Safe or other required local certifications.
• Organized with strong communication with coworkers and residents.
• Pride in quality and presentation of prepared food.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of cooking and meal preparation.
• Thorough understanding of food service techniques and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from standardized recipes in accordance with orders, timely and attractively.
• Set up food service line and workstations with needed condiments.
• Ensure all required garnishes and condiments are prepared and served.
• Assist in coordinating prep for next day’s menu.
• Participate in pre-meal meetings with servers to review daily menu.
• Assist with training of new kitchen employees.
• Assist with scheduling of employees within the department.
• Assist with food ordering, inventory monitoring, and menu cycling.
• Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean and rotated; label perishables.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and health department compliance.
• Minimize food waste through proper storage and recycling techniques.
• Manage and supervise Cooks, Lead Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility Workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Food presentation

Team supervision

Education

Culinary arts certificate or degree

Job description

Sous Chef

230 West Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215, United States

Full Time

Hourly Rate: n/a

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will assist in the oversight of daily operations in the kitchen and work with the Executive Chef to ensure the high-quality food products and kitchen cleanliness.

Job Description

• Prepare meals from standardized recipes in accordance with order in a timely and attractive manner.
• Set up food service line and workstations with needed condiments.
• Ensure all condiments and garnishes that are required are prepared and served with the appropriate foods.
• Assist in coordinating prep for the following day’s menu.
• Participate in a pre-meal meeting with food servers to review detail of daily menu.
• Assist with training of new kitchen employees.
• Assist with scheduling of employees within the department.
• Assist with food ordering, monitoring inventory and creating the menu cycle.
• Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean and ensure that food supply stocks are rotated and that all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements.
• Keep food waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques.
• Manage and supervise Cooks, Lead Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility Workers as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in a commercial kitchen environment and/or a related certificate or degree from a college or technical school.
• Serv Safe or other required local, county or state certifications.
• You are organized and great at communicating with co-workers and residents.
• You take pride in the quality and presentation of food that you have helped to prepare.
• You have basic to advanced knowledge of cooking and preparation of meals.
• You have a thorough understanding of food service techniques and requirements.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.