Sous Chef

The Villages of Indiana; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Grand Ledge, Michigan seeks a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in all culinary operations. Responsibilities include supervising culinary staff, ensuring food quality, menu planning, and achieving resident satisfaction through excellent service. Ideal candidates should be working towards Sous Chef certification and demonstrate leadership and time management skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Working towards Sous Chef Certification or comparable work experience.
• Must demonstrate proven leadership abilities, strong organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in hiring, coaching, and performance management for culinary operations.
• Directly supervises all culinary staff.
• Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary and dining personnel.
• Supervises culinary staff regarding product quality, portion, cost controls, scheduling, and staffing.
• Responsible for quality of food served by tasting items and plate presentation.
• Assists with menu planning and development and ordering of food supplies.
• Prepare and cook meals to order.
• Responsible for managing the culinary department in absence of the Executive Chef.
• Assist Cooks as needed.
• When necessary, steps in to assist during emergencies or rush periods.
• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste.
• Circulate all dining rooms during meal times daily for resident feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Education

Sous Chef Certification or comparable work experience

Job description

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in successfully managing all aspects of the culinary and dining department.

Required Experience

• Working towards Sous Chef Certification or comparable work experience
• Must demonstrate proven leadership abilities, strong organization, and time management skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in hiring, coaching, and performance management for culinary operations
• Directly supervises all culinary staff
• Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary and dining personnel
• Supervises culinary staff regarding product quality, portion, cost controls, scheduling, and staffing
• Responsible for quality of food served by tasting items and plate presentation
• Assists with menu planning and development and ordering of food supplies
• Prepare and cook meals to order
• Responsible for managing the culinary department in absence of the Executive Chef
• Assist Cooks as needed
• When necessary, steps in to assist during emergencies or rush periods
• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste
• Circulate all dining rooms during meal times daily for resident feedback
• Supports the mission, values, and vision of Senior Village Management

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer