Sous Chef

Regency Oaks; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid training and holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Regency Oaks Senior Living Community in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure timely preparation of planned menus, and supervise staff. This full-time, non-exempt role offers competitive hourly pay and a chance to work in a dynamic dining program dedicated to seniors.

The ideal candidate will have culinary education, supervisory experience, and strong English communication. Benefits and ongoing training are provided to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• Two to three years' experience in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred.
• Culinary education and supervisory background desirable.
• Employment is contingent upon background screening per AHCA requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits and employee development programs are offered.

Responsibilities

• Clarifies and organizes all evening paperwork and posts the next day’s production schedule.
• Assists the kitchen staff in all aspects of daily assignments, as required.
• Informs the Executive Chef of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed.
• Assists in daily shift change walk-throughs of the kitchen staff.
• Ensures that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned.
• Assists in creating, planning, costing and executing menus, theme buffets, specials and holiday menus.
• Assists with food orders, production sheets and related material.
• Assists the chef in executing all catered and special functions.
• Maintains appearance, cleanliness and service of facility at or above Health Department standards through routine, daily cleaning procedures.

Skills

Clear communication in English

Food safety knowledge

Team supervision

Menu planning

Education

Culinary education

Supervisory experience

Job description

When you work at Regency Oaks, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Regency Oaks Senior Living Community is hiring for a Sous Chef to join our team!!

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Sous Chef is responsible for the proper preparation of the planned menu and assists in the supervision of all kitchen employees.

We have several different restaurant venues. We have an outstanding culinary program! Gourmet Dinners, Food, and Wine Parings with all our favorite sweets. Breezeway Burgers and Dogs, Pizza Fests, and Charcuterie Flights. You’ll join a team that’s passionate about working with seniors and making them our top priority. Our Dining Culture is all about our residents!!

Location: Clearwater, FL

Pay: Non-Exempt $24.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

• 1. Clarifies and organizes all evening paperwork and posts the next day’s production schedule.
• 2. Assists the kitchen staff in all aspects of daily assignments, as required.
• 3. Informs the Executive Chef of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed.
• 4. Assists in daily shift change walk-throughs of the kitchen staff.
• 5. Ensures that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned.
• 6. Assists in creating, planning, costing and executing menus, theme buffets, specials and holiday menus.
• 7. Assists with food orders, production sheets and related material.
• 8. Assists the chef in executing all catered and special functions.
• 9. Maintains appearance, cleanliness and service of facility at or above Health Department standards through routine, daily cleaning procedures.

Requirements:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
  Two to three years' experience in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred.
  Culinary education and supervisory background desirable.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening process in the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in compliance with applicable laws. Learn more at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.
• Extraordinary Reward Program, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.
• Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
• A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, (401)K Retirement
  

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