Sous Chef

Brookdale Senior Living in; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living is hiring a Sous Chef to assist the head chef in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, sanitation and timely service. You will coordinate meal preparation, supervise staff, and uphold company standards in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have culinary training, 1–3 years of experience in food preparation, and a ServSafe certification. Full-time role with benefits and opportunities for growth within Brookdale Senior Living.

Qualifications

• One to three years food preparation experience to include sauces, soups, meat and seafood.
• Current ServSafe Certification required.
• Supervisory experience and knowledge of banquet production and planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the chef with overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen and maintaining high quality food products and service.
• Prepares and coordinates daily meals per standardized recipes and oversees meal preparation for quality assurance, presentation and portion control.
• Obtain and hold any local or state required food handling/supervision/sanitation licenses and/or certifications.

Skills

Food preparation

Supervisory experience

Sanitation knowledge

ServSafe certification

Culinary arts

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Sous Chef (Finance)

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If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

• Assists the chef with overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen and maintaining the highest quality food products and service. Oversees kitchen cleanliness in accordance with sanitation and food safety standards as well.
• Prepares and coordinates daily meals per standardized recipes. Also coordinates and oversees meal preparation for quality assurance, presentation and portion control
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or an equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience in a directly related field. One to three years food preparation experience to include sauces, soups, meat and seafood. Supervisory experience and working knowledge of banquet production and planning is preferred.
• Current ServSafe Certification required. Obtain and hold any local or state required food handling/supervision/sanitation licenses and/or certifications.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.