Sous Chef

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting compensation at $60,000.00

Medical, dental and vision packages

30% discount on food and drinks

Growth opportunities

Education assistance and access to online courses

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living in Matthews, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our innovative Signature Dining Programs. In this role, you will lead the culinary team in crafting exceptional meals, ensuring food safety and quality, and maintaining kitchen operations.

We offer competitive compensation, numerous benefits including medical packages and education assistance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us and make an impact in our dining culture!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of culinary staff.
• Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation.
• Directs the preparation and service of all menu items.

Skills

Culinary background

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Supervisory experience

Job description

Location: Windsor Run by Erickson Senior Living

Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership? If so, join our team and play a key role in our innovative Signature Dining Programs, which include à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team in state-of-the-art kitchens, using top-notch equipment.

What we offer

• Compensation: starting at $60,000.00
• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

How you will make an impact

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff. The Sous Chef will oversee all culinary functions in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation
• Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals
• Directs the preparation and service of all menu items, including adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts
• Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock

What you will need

• Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.