Sous Chef

Phoebe Ministries; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement savings opportunities

Career growth and development

Supportive, mission-driven culture

Meaningful difference every day

Job summary

Phoebe Ministries in Emmaus, PA, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our Dining Services team and prepare high-quality meals for residents and guests. You’ll ensure safety, quality, and presentation while guiding staff in a mission-driven kitchen.

We value teamwork, cleanliness, and a positive dining experience. Eligible candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, ServeSafe certification, and 2+ years of kitchen experience in healthcare or institutional dining.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2+ years in culinary/large-volume kitchens.
• ServeSafe certification required or obtainable during introductory period.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, recipes, food safety, sanitation; excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lunch, dinner, café specials, and cook-to-order meals while leading kitchen staff.
• Ensure food safety standards, monitor temperatures, and complete required documentation.
• Minimize waste and maintain a clean, organized kitchen; handle opening/closing duties.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented environment aligned with Phoebe's Faith in Action values.

Skills

Food safety

Leadership

Cooking techniques

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServeSafe certification

Job description

Sous Chef

Dining Services | Chestnut Ridge at Rodale

Do you have a passion for creating exceptional food while leading a team dedicated to outstanding service? Phoebe Ministries is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our Dining Services team. In this role, you'll prepare high-quality meals for residents and guests while helping ensure every dish meets our standards for quality, safety, and presentation.

If you're a skilled culinary professional who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

The Sous Chef prepares lunch, dinner, café specials, and cook-to-order meals while leading kitchen staff during food production and service. This role ensures food safety standards are met, monitors temperatures, completes required documentation, minimizes waste, maintains a clean and organized kitchen, opens and closes the kitchen, and promotes a positive, team-oriented environment that reflects Phoebe's Faith in Action values.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of culinary, food production, or commercial kitchen experience, and preferably experience in healthcare, hospitality, institutional dining, or other high-volume food service environments. ServeSafe certification is required, or the ability to obtain it during the introductory employment period. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, standardized recipes, food safety, and sanitation practices, along with excellent communication, teamwork, organizational, and time management skills. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritizes multiple tasks while maintaining quality standards, takes pride in preparing exceptional meals, leads by example, supports fellow team members, upholds the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety, demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability, and is committed to creating a positive dining experience for residents and guests.

Why Join Phoebe?

At Phoebe Ministries, dining is about much more than serving meals, it's about creating meaningful experiences for those we serve. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Career growth and development
• A supportive, mission-driven culture
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day

Join a team where great food, exceptional service, and compassionate care come together.